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3.4 Million Households Benefit from Home Energy Tax Credits – But 70% of Claims Go to Wealthy Families Earning Over $100,000

The Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credits for green energy upgrades are mainly benefiting wealthier families due to high upfront costs and complex tax rules, leaving lower-income households struggling to access the benefits.

Tax Credits in Biden’s Climate Law Benefit Wealthier Families More

According to Moher Jones, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was meant to help middle-class families by supporting green energy upgrades. However, new data shows that the tax credits for home improvements are mainly going to wealthier families. Last year, about 3.4 million households used these credits, but most of them were from higher-income groups. Families earning over $100,000 claimed the credits much more often than those with lower incomes.

Critics say the current system is unfair to lower-income families. These families often can’t afford the upfront costs needed to qualify for the tax credits. With rising utility bills and other financial pressures, many can’t take advantage of these incentives. The complex tax rules and lack of refundability make it even harder for them to benefit.

READ ALSO: $1,000 Monthly Payments: Atlanta’s ‘In Her Hands’ Program Empowers Black Women with $36,000 in Guaranteed Income

3.4 Million Households Benefit from Home Energy Tax Credits – But 70% of Claims Go to Wealthy Families Earning Over $100,000 (PHOTO: Mother Jones)

Efforts to Improve Access to Green Energy Tax Credits: Community Solar and Appliance Rebates in Early Stages

There are some efforts to improve access. Programs like community solar and rebates for efficient appliances are part of the IRA, but they are still getting started and have had limited reach so far. Experts suggest that better ways to help include income caps or universal programs to ensure that more people can benefit from the green energy incentives.

READ ALSO: $21.5 Million in Grants: Tallahassee Set to Receive Funding for Electric Vehicle Charging, Parks, and Police Department Upgrades

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