@DonLuis wrote:
Just to clarify, the only section of roof I need to replace is under the solar panel. It's called an inlay. They will not install the panels without doing this modification. The tile roof itself is perfectly fine and will easily last another 20 years. So do you think I could claim the labor on this required modification? Thanks!
No. Modifications to the roof structure are not allowable for the credit, even if they are required to install the solar panels. What you can claim is the solar panels (that generate clean energy) and other interconnected parts of the system that are also required to generate or use the clean energy (batteries, wiring, rectifiers, etc.).
Structural improvements to the roof are not allowed for the credit. That part of the cost can be treated as an improvement to your home and may reduce your capital gains when you sell, but is not eligible for a credit.
