How to generate Form 8835 in Lacerte

Below, you'll find instructions on generating Form 8835, Renewable Electricity Production Credit, in Lacerte.

Refer to the IRS Instructions for Form 8835 for more information.

To generate Form 8835 starting in tax year 2023:

1. Go to Screen 34, General Bus. & Act. Credits.
2. From the Sections select Renewable Electricity Production Credit (8835).
3. Complete Part I with the Facility Information.
   1. If the property qualifies for the 10% domestic content bonus be sure to check Yes under Does the property qualify for a domestic content bonus credit? and attach the required informaiton. See here for information on what to include in the attachment.
4. Complete Part II with the Renewable Electricity Production information.

To generate Form 8835 in tax year 2022 and prior:

1. Go to Screen 34, General Bus. & Act. Credits.
2. Scroll down to the Renewable Electricity, Refined Coal, and Indian Coal Production Credit (8835) section.
3. Under the Electricity or Coal Produced subsection, enter any applicable fields.
4. Enter any other applicable fields in this section.