Did you dawdle on that new heat pump or EV? Better move fast to get those tax credits

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FILE - Janelle Lowe prepares to charge her electric vehicle at a station May 22, 2025, in Long Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Tax incentives that saved U.S. residents thousands of dollars on home efficiency upgrades, clean energy installations and electric vehicles are expiring this year. That means people who want to take advantage of them before they disappear have to act quickly.

“There is still time, but the clock is ticking,” said Zach Pierce, head of policy at Rewiring America, a nonprofit focused on electrification.

With thousands of dollars on the line and mere days or months to claim them, we've got some tips on how to maximize savings.

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