Solar Photovoltaic Panel Installation Subsidy

Are solar PV systems eligible for a tax credit?

Solar PV systems installed in 2020 and 2021 are eligible for a 26% tax credit. In August 2022, Congress passed an extension of the ITC, raising it to 30% for the installation of which was between 2022-2032. (Systems installed on or before December 31, 2019 were also eligible for a 30% tax credit.)

Do solar panels qualify for tax credit?

After installing solar panels, you can claim the tax credit on the IRS filing that corresponds to the year you installed your system. For example, a solar installation completed in June 2024 would generate a federal tax credit that the owner could claim in April 2025. Who Qualifies for the Federal Solar Tax Credit?

Are solar panels tax deductible?

Under most circumstances, subsidies provided by your utility to you to install a solar PV system are excluded from income taxes through an exemption in federal law. When this is the case, the utility rebate for installing solar is subtracted from your system costs before you calculate your tax credit.

Do state tax credits affect solar installation costs?

State tax credits for solar installation typically don’t affect federal costs directly. Still, claiming a state tax credit might raise reported taxable income on federal taxes due to reduced state income tax deductions, which can affect federal tax liability.

Who qualifies for the federal solar tax credit?

To qualify for the federal solar tax credit, the taxpayer must own the solar energy system. Those in a lease or a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the solar installer aren’t eligible for the tax credit, as they aren’t considered system owners. Additionally, the taxpayer’s tax liability has to cover the amount of the credit.

Can you get a tax break if you install solar panels?

If you installed solar panels, you may be in line for a tax break when you file your return. The U.S. government offers a solar tax credit that can reach up to 30% of the cost of installing a system that uses the sun to power your home. » Need to jump ahead? What projects are eligible? How do you claim the solar tax credit?