Can I claim tax deductions for high efficiency appliances (fridge, dishwasher, washer) on my US taxes?

Yes, you might qualify for tax benefits for those energy-efficient appliances, but it depends on the specific appliances and when you purchased them. For the 2025 tax year, you could be eligible for the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (previously known as the Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit), which was expanded and extended by the Inflation Reduction Act. This allows homeowners to claim tax credits for certain energy-efficient improvements, including some appliances. For appliances specifically, the rules are a bit nuanced. While things like heat pumps, water heaters, and HVAC systems clearly qualify, standard kitchen appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers typically don't qualify for federal tax credits even if they have Energy Star ratings. However, your washing machine might qualify if it's a heat pump clothes dryer. The form you'll need is Form 5695 (Residential Energy Credits) when you file your taxes. But I'd suggest checking the Energy Star website or IRS website for the most current list of qualifying appliances before you count on getting that credit.

I went through something similar last year when renovating my kitchen and was also confused about what qualified. I ended up using https://taxr.ai to help me figure out exactly what appliances qualified for tax credits and which forms I needed. You just upload your receipts and they analyze everything for you. The tool helped me identify that while my refrigerator didn't qualify for the federal credit, my heat pump water heater did, and there was a state rebate program I didn't even know about! It literally found me an extra $1,200 in tax credits I would have missed. They also have tax experts who reviewed my situation and suggested additional home improvement credits I qualified for.

Hey everyone, I need to apologize to Profile 7. I was super skeptical about taxr.ai but decided to try it after realizing how confused I was about my own home energy upgrades. I installed new windows, a heat pump, and some appliances. I uploaded my Home Depot and Lowe's receipts to taxr.ai and wow - they identified over $2,400 in tax credits I would have completely missed! Turns out my heat pump qualifies for a significant credit, and they even found a state rebate program for my windows. They generated all the documentation I need for Form 5695 and gave me step-by-step instructions for claiming everything. For regular appliances like fridges and dishwashers, they confirmed what others said - most don't qualify for federal tax credits unless they're specialized energy systems. But they did find rebates from my utility company I never knew existed!

If you're trying to get through to the IRS to verify what appliances qualify for the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, good luck! I spent 3 HOURS on hold last month trying to get a straight answer about my heat pump water heater. I ended up using https://claimyr.com which got me connected to an IRS agent in about 20 minutes instead of the usual 2+ hour wait. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c - they basically hold your place in line and call you when an agent is available. The IRS agent confirmed that while my heat pump water heater qualified for the credit (up to 30% of cost), regular appliances like fridges and dishwashers generally don't qualify for federal tax credits even with Energy Star ratings. She suggested I check with my state tax office and utility company for possible rebates though.

Ok I need to eat crow here. After my skeptical comment, I decided to try Claimyr myself because I've been trying to reach the IRS for WEEKS about a missing refund issue. I was 100% convinced it was a scam, but I was desperate after my third attempt waiting 2+ hours and getting disconnected. Used the Claimyr service and got connected to an IRS agent in 22 minutes while I was making dinner. The agent confirmed that most regular appliances don't qualify for federal credits but provided me with info about my state's energy rebate program. For what it's worth to the original poster - the agent said refrigerators, standard washers and dishwashers typically don't qualify for federal credits regardless of Energy Star rating. But check with your utility company - mine offers $75-100 rebates for certain Energy Star appliances.

Something nobody mentioned yet - if these appliances are for a rental property rather than your primary residence, the rules are completely different! You might be able to depreciate them as business expenses on Schedule E. We did this with all the appliances in our rental unit.

Here's my experience: I replaced all my appliances last year with Energy Star models and learned the hard way that the salespeople often don't understand tax law. The Energy Star label doesn't automatically make something tax deductible! I ended up getting: - No federal tax credit for my refrigerator or dishwasher - A $300 rebate from my utility company for the washer - A $1,200 tax credit for my heat pump water heater on Form 5695 The most valuable thing was checking DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency) - Google it, it shows all incentives by zip code. My utility had rebates I didn't know about!

Great thread everyone! I'm actually a tax preparer and wanted to clarify a few things I'm seeing in this discussion. For your specific appliances (Samsung fridge, Bosch dishwasher, LG washer/dryer), unfortunately none of these will qualify for the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit under current tax law, even with Energy Star ratings. The federal credits are primarily for HVAC systems, water heaters, insulation, windows, and doors - not standard kitchen/laundry appliances. However, don't give up hope! Here's what I recommend: 1. Check your utility company's website for rebate programs - many offer $50-200 rebates for Energy Star appliances 2. Look into your state's energy office programs - some states have their own tax credits or rebate programs 3. Keep all receipts and model numbers - tax laws change, and future legislation might expand what qualifies When you file next year, TurboTax will walk you through Form 5695 if you have any qualifying improvements. The software is pretty good at catching these credits, but it's always worth double-checking the current IRS guidelines since they update frequently. Sorry it's not better news on the federal front, but those state and utility rebates can still save you a few hundred dollars!