A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the credit for biomass stoves and boilers.
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What This Bill Does
This bill changes the rules for a federal tax credit (a reduction in taxes owed) related to biomass stoves and boilers. The bill increases the maximum amount of money that people can claim as a credit when they buy these heating products. Biomass stoves and boilers are heating systems that burn wood or similar materials.
Who It Affects
People who buy and install biomass stoves or boilers in their homes and claim the energy efficient home improvement credit on their taxes.
Key Provisions
• The credit for biomass stoves and boilers cannot exceed $8,000 in total for certain types of heating equipment (Sec. 1(a)).
• The credit for other types of energy efficient equipment cannot exceed $2,000 in total (Sec. 1(a)).
What Changes
The old law limited the credit for biomass stoves and boilers. This bill raises that limit to $8,000 for biomass equipment and sets a $2,000 limit for other qualified home improvement equipment.
Important Definitions
Biomass stoves and boilers are not explicitly defined in this bill. Energy efficient home improvement credit is referenced but not defined in this bill.
Effective Date
The changes apply to equipment placed in service after December 31, 2022. (Sec. 1(b))
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