# Form 5695

URL: https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/tax-forms/form-5695
Category: Tax Forms
Attributes: Trusted by accountants, Official IRS form

IRS Form 5695 is a document used to claim residential energy credits for solar, wind, geothermal, and qualifying home upgrades.

Because federal residential energy tax credits were largely terminated for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, timing matters.

## Versions

- 2025 — [download PDF](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/i16te7yp/production/27ebad4011b80cca214b8f51cc320b09d9d45c64.pdf)

## How to Fill Out Form 5695

1. Open the editable Form 5695.
2. Enter Part I clean energy costs.
3. Add Part II improvements and Qualified Manufacturer Identification Numbers (QMIDs).
4. Calculate your credit with the worksheet.
5. Attach the form to Form 1040.
6. Download and submit Form 5695.

## Facts

### What Is Form 5695 Used For?

IRS Form 5695 is used to calculate and claim residential energy credits, including the Residential Clean Energy Credit for solar, wind, geothermal, and battery storage, and the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit for insulation, windows, doors, and heat pumps installed at your main home.

### Who Should Use Form 5695?

Taxpayers who made qualifying energy-saving improvements to their main home during 2025 should use Form 5695. This includes anyone who installed solar panels, geothermal systems, energy-efficient windows, or heat pumps. It’s recommended to check the Form 5695 instructions for exact eligibility requirements before you file.

### When Is Form 5695 Due?

The Form 5695 due date matches your federal income tax return deadline, typically April 15th, or October 15th with an extension. Since the OBBBA ended these credits for property placed in service after December 31st, 2025, only qualifying 2025 installations can still be claimed.

### What Happens If Form 5695 Is Not Submitted?

Not submitting Form 5695 means losing the residential energy credit for that year, but there's no separate penalty for the form itself. You typically have three years from your filing deadline to amend a return and claim a missed credit.

### How and Where Do I File Form 5695?

You file Form 5695 alongside Form 1040, attaching it to report your credit on Schedule 3. It can be e-filed through the IRS or your tax software, or the physical form can be mailed to the IRS address listed for your state in the Form 1040 instructions.