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Question #1: If I make energy efficient upgrades to a rental property will they still qualify for the federal tax credit?
Unfortunately, the IRS will only allow you to claim the federal tax credit for energy efficient improvements made to your primary residence. Therefore, rental properties or summer homes will generally not qualify.
Question #2: I just realized I made a mistake on my federal tax return, how do I correct it?
You may need to file an amended return with the IRS depending on the error. If it is just a simple math error then the IRS will most likely correct it, but if you forgot to include all sources of income or missed a valuable credit then you will need for file IRS Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.