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How do I enter the cost of solar panels for a rental property to receive my 30% tax credit, on the on-line version of Turbo Tax Self Employed version?

 
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How do I enter the cost of solar panels for a rental property to receive my 30% tax credit, on the on-line version of Turbo Tax Self Employed version?

The Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit is not available for rental properties.  Only personal residences where you live.  See the Form 5695 Residential Energy Credits instructions - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i5695.pdf

How do I enter the cost of solar panels for a rental property to receive my 30% tax credit, on the on-line version of Turbo Tax Self Employed version?

I realize that, however the 30% business tax credit is available. My version of Turbo tax Self Employed does not show a link to the Business section. Why not?

How do I enter the cost of solar panels for a rental property to receive my 30% tax credit, on the on-line version of Turbo Tax Self Employed version?

Assuming that you are referring to the Form 3468 Investment Credit
Enter 3468, investment credit in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen.  Click on Jump to 3468, investment credit

There is not a Business Tab in the 2017 Self-Employed editions as there was in the 2016 editions.  
Click on Federal on the left side of the screen.
Click on Income and Expenses at the top of the screen.
Scroll down to Self-Employment, click on show more.  Click on the Start or Revisit button

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