Central air conditioner tax credit
$4,000-$12,000
Can You Write Off Central Air Conditioner Tax Credit?
Short answer: Not for 2026: efficient central AC units installed after 2025 no longer qualify for the $600 credit.
The 25C and 25D home energy credits ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025 under the 2025 tax law.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
Central air conditioner tax credit
Typical range: $4,000-$12,000
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Not for 2026: efficient central AC units installed after 2025 no longer qualify for the $600 credit.
Business justification
Not for 2026: efficient central AC units installed after 2025 no longer qualify for the $600 credit. The 25C and 25D home energy credits ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025 under the 2025 tax law.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions