We know many 990-T in the case of non-profits,) where the credit is actually claimed. But if you are eligible for the credit, there are opportunities to claim the amount as a discount or exemption as well as a credit. In some cases, it can even be carried over from one year to another.
So try it out—review the resources mentioned here, and take a whack at filling out Form 8941 on PDFFiller.com—see if you qualify! It will keep you occupied while you wait for “Taxmaggedon” to blow over. Let us know how you fare. If you agree with the New York Times that the form is too complicated—tell us about your experience. Maybe we can invite a tax advisor to walk us through it here on the blog.