WS wrote:

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Were the required minimum energy efficient items installed
in the house? Can't get the credit just for building a new
house.

ChEAr$,
Harlan Lunsford, EA n LA

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WS <james_s1315[at]yahoo.com> wrote:

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That exact question came up on one of the IRS nationwide tax
forum phone calls, and the answer given was if the
contractor is a corporation, yes, the corp can qaualify for
the credit. Otherwise, no.

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Art Kamlet ArtKamlet [at] AOL.com Columbus OH K2PZH

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"WS" <james_s1315[at]yahoo.com> wrote

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I believe it goes to the home buyer/home owner. If it's for
his personal residence, he can take the credit.

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Paul Thomas, CPA
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I have a client who built a new home this year - he was the
general contractor. Does he qualify for the $2,000 energy
efficient home credit?

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