VITA – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (Home Energy Tax Credits)

About This Program

VITA sites provide free IRS-certified tax preparation to low- and moderate-income Tampa residents, helping them claim all eligible credits including the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (up to $3,200/year) for HVAC, insulation, windows, and heat pumps, and the Residential Clean Energy Credit (30% of cost) for solar and battery systems. VITA maximizes refunds that can be redirected to home improvements.

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit: up to $3,200/year for qualifying upgrades (HVAC, insulation, windows). Residential Clean Energy Credit: 30% of qualifying solar/battery costs.

Key Details

• Free IRS-certified tax prep for households earning ≤$67,000
• Claim Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit: up to $3,200/year
• 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit for solar/battery systems
• Available Jan–Apr; find Tampa sites at irs.gov or call 800-906-9887
• Credits apply to HVAC, insulation, windows, and heat pumps

How to Apply

Deadline: Tax season January–April; find local Tampa sites at irs.gov