We are retired collecting social security but have a couple of small businesses I operate out of our home. Last year in October, we installed $23,472 of solar panels on our home. However, when we complete the Residential Clean Energy section under Deductions and Credits in Turbotax Deluxe, it says that our tax credit is $0 and $7,042 will roll over to 2026 taxes. Why? Shouldn't all of that be applicable this year? The small businesses are a book author, Amazon Vine reviewer of products and AirBnB for 6 months of an apartment in our detached garage and are certainly less than 20% of our home.
