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Deductions & credits

Energystar is a government agency with details for every year and credit. The government states under solar:

Who can use this credit? 

Existing homes and new construction qualify. Both principal residences and second homes qualify. Rentals do not qualify. This system must be installed in connection with a dwelling unit located in the United States and used as a residence by the taxpayer. 

The home served by this system does not have to be the taxpayer's principal residence. 

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