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January 8, 2025
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Can I deduct the cost of new siding for my house?

  • January 8, 2025
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The siding should result in increased energy efficiency.

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    January 8, 2025

    No deduction but there may be a residential energy tax credit.  form 5695

    https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5967.pdf 

     

    Employee
    January 8, 2025

    Possibly.  Although there is a credit for energy saving improvements (including efficient doors and windows), siding is not included.  There is a specific credit for "insulation material or system (include air sealing material or
    system) specifically and primarily designed to reduce heat loss or gain of your
    home that meets the criteria established by the IECC."    This again does not include siding because the siding is not "primarily designed to reduce heat loss or gain."  However, if as part of the siding installation, you do a house wrap or otherwise add insulation, and the insulation meets the criteria established by the IECC, then that part of the job might be eligible.  This particular credit is 30% of materials, not including installation costs, up to a maximum of $1200.