The energy tax credit is a non-refundable credit. It can only reduce your tax liability to zero. The excess is not paid out but carried forward to future years.
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When you completed the 2024 Home Energy Credit section of the TurboTax program did you indicate that you had a 2023 credit carryforward (Form 5695 Line 16) and the amount of the carryforward?