Biomass Stove Tax Credit
UPDATE: In late December 2019, the biomass stove tax credit was extended for qualifying purchases made before December 31, 2020. Remind consumers that they are able to claim the credit on their 2018 and 2019 returns if they made a qualifying purchase in those tax years. 
Every year, many U.S. taxpayers fail to take advantage of the tax credits for which they're eligible. HPBA works to ensure that the $300 biomass stove tax credit is not forgotten. The U.S. federal government offers a tax credit to tax-paying homeowners who purchase a wood or pellet stove that is at least 75 percent efficient.
Tax credits are powerful incentives for consumers to invest in new biomass-fueled stoves and energy conservation technology. For nearly a decade, HPBA has worked in Washington, D.C. to maintain a tax credit for purchasers of new biomass stoves so that communities and individuals can reap the financial and environmental benefits that newer, more efficient technology provides.
HPBA continues to fight for another extension of this important incentive for consumers to invest in cleaner, more efficient technology.
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What is it?
A $300 tax credit for purchasing a biomass stove that is at least 75 percent efficient.
How to Claim It:

Complete eligible purchase by December 31, 2020.
Retain the receipts from your purchase as well as the manufacturer certificate stating the stove qualifies.
Claim the credit on your federal income tax form.
If you made a qualifying purchase in a previous tax year and you want to claim the credit, you must file an amended return using IRS Form 1040-X.
NOTE: These instructions will be updated with new information as soon as it is available. Below are the instructions for 2017.
- File Via Tax Software: Located in the “credits” section of the Federal portion under home ownership and residential energy credit.
- NOTE: H & R Block has informed us that they will update their software on March 7, 2018 to reflect the extension of the stove tax credit for 2017 purchases.
- File Via U.S. Mail: Usually located on line 22a of IRS form 5695 under residential energy property costs and energy-efficient building property. The IRS provides additional instructions for this form.
For more information, see our FAQs at the bottom of this page.
Have questions? Contact Ryan Carroll.