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A solar battery backup system can be deducted as a medical expense on Schedule A Itemized deductions.

The IRS allows all taxpayers to deduct their qualified unreimbursed medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of their adjusted gross income. You must itemize your deductions on IRS Schedule A in order to deduct your medical expenses.

 

You need to have clear proof that your physical or mental condition demands a solar battery power backup.  A letter from your medical care provider stating the reason for needing a solar-powered backup for power outages should be kept with your records.

 

To enter your whole-home generator  and any other itemized deductions follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to your TurboTax account.
  2. Enter itemized deductions in the search box.
  3. In the results, box click on jump to itemized deductions.
  4. Follow the screen prompts to enter your solar battery power backup expenses and any other itemized deductions.

 

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