Energy Saving Light Bulbs

[cpabsd]

Several clients want the credit for purchasing energy saving light bulbs. I do not see this as part of the Residential Energy Credit. Am I missing something? TTB nor 1040express answers addresses light bulbs.

[Jack from Ohio]

Several clients want the credit for purchasing energy saving light bulbs. I do not see this as part of the Residential Energy Credit. Am I missing something? TTB nor 1040express answers addresses light bulbs.

It goes on the line right below the credit for corn burning stoves.

Urban myths, or sales pitch myths, die hard.

[jainen]

>>the credit for purchasing energy saving light bulbs<<

These were introduced with various rebates offered through local power companies. Let 'em down gently, like "you can't take the credit for non-business property."

[BulldogTom]

Locally, they have those lightbulbs for $3.49, but PG&E (our local electric company) was giving a rebate (at the counter no less) so you could buy them for $0.99. I bought 30. They last longer and use less energy.

Tom

[michaelmars]

its right there in the small print, you just can't see it in the poor lighting

[jainen]

>>the small print<<

How many tax preparers does it take to screw in a light bulb? It used to be one out of three, but now they can't do it at all unless it's more likely than not.

[Lion EA]

If someone in your home or office gets migraines or has epilepsy or other seizure disorders, do NOT use the florescent bulbs.