Last year (2008) we changed windows, and bought new energy efficient appliances for our kitchen. Would we be able to claim "energy credit" on a tax return, or was in only applicable for 2006 and 2007?

Zip Code: 02135

Get this. There was a $500 tax credit for residential energy efficient improvements to your home for 2006 and 2007.

No credit for 2008.

And then the credit returns for 2009 and 2010 - only they tripled the tax break to up to $1500.

I've had other clients who were unlucky enough to decide to make energy efficient improvements to their home during the past year.

Zip Code: 01801

Is there an income limit where this starts to phase out?

Zip Code: 10001

I don't believe there is an income phase-out for this tax credit. Plus, this credit was not limited by the AMT in 2006 & 2007, and I think that's the case for 2008 & 2009.

Zip Code: 01801