# Form 3468

URL: https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/tax-forms/form-3468
Category: Tax Forms
Attributes: Trusted by accountants, Official IRS form, Filed annually

IRS Form 3468 is used to claim qualifying investment credits for eligible energy, manufacturing, rehabilitation, and business property projects.

To make the filing process quicker, access our fillable Form 3468, complete it online, download it, and attach it to your federal income tax return.

## Versions

- 2025 — [download PDF](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/i16te7yp/production/6c2ad8f2122f59bf0434d8be175af6b6eeecaccf.pdf)

## How to Fill Out a Form 3468

1. Open the editable Form 3468.
2. Enter your identification details.
3. Complete Part I with facility or property details per Form 3468 instructions.
4. Select and complete the correct credit section.
5. Report the basis of the eligible property placed in service and apply the correct credit percentage.
6. Include any unused investment credits if applicable (Form 3800).

## Facts

### What Is Form 3468 Used For?

Form 3468 is used to claim investment tax credits for qualifying property, facilities, and projects.** **You may use separate forms to claim credits for clean electricity investments, rehabilitation projects, energy credits, advanced manufacturing investments, and other qualifying property listed in the official Form 3468 instructions.

### Who Should Use Form 3468?

Businesses, corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, cooperatives, and individuals who place eligible property in service for business or investment purposes may need Form 3468 to claim eligible investment credits. However, you have to complete a separate form for each qualifying facility or property and include the correct calculation section based on the type of credit claimed.

### When Is Form 3468 Due?

Form 3468 doesn’t have a specific due date. It is generally filed together with your federal income tax return, including extensions when applicable.

### What Happens If Form 3468 Is Not Submitted?

If you don’t submit Form 3468, you may not be able to claim qualifying investment tax credits. Missing forms, incomplete details, or incorrect reporting may delay processing, reduce credit eligibility, or result in IRS notices requesting corrections or supporting information before approval.

### How and Where Do I File Form 3468?

You file Form 3468 together with your federal income tax return through an IRS-approved e-file provider or by mailing the completed return to the appropriate IRS filing address. A separate Form 3468 must be completed for each qualifying facility or investment property used to claim eligible credits.