Deductions & credits

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The Residential Energy Efficient Credit is "non-refundable."  That means the credit cannot exceed the amount of tax you owe.  What you cannot use this year carries forward. 

 

To claim the solar credit, please follow these steps:

  • In TurboTax, open your tax return
  • Click on Federal in the left-hand column, then on Deductions & Credits on top of the screen
  • Scroll down to All Tax breaks, locate the section Your Home and click on Show more
  • Click Start next to Home Energy Credits (see screenshot)
  • Follow the interview to enter your information.

 

Also, here’s the federal solar tax credit’s value :

  • 2018: 30%
  • 2019: 30%
  • 2020: 26%
  • 2021: 26%
  • 2022: 26%

Here are some examples of what you can claim:

  • Solar Products
  • Permitting Services and Fees
  • Installation Costs
  • Engineer Fees
  • Electrician Fees
  • Shipping Costs
  • Solar Consulting Fees
  • Tools Purchased or Rented
  • General Equipment Costs (Fork-list, Safety Harnesses, etc.)
  • Any Miscellaneous Costs and Fees (For Solar)

This guide covers it in-depth