https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/discussion/what-is-allowable-for-solar-tax-credit-if-i-self-installed-the-solar-can-i-use-my-labor-as-part-of/01/444936#M19651 <P>I have a quote from a company to install the system. I self installed and materials cost about 30% of their quote,&nbsp; Can I use their quote as a basis for the solar cost?</P><P>Can I factor in my labor as part of the cost?<BR /></P> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:35:34 GMT robbinsdgr 2019-06-04T22:35:34Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/discussion/what-is-allowable-for-solar-tax-credit-if-i-self-installed-the-solar-can-i-use-my-labor-as-part-of/01/444936#M19651 <P>I have a quote from a company to install the system. I self installed and materials cost about 30% of their quote,&nbsp; Can I use their quote as a basis for the solar cost?</P><P>Can I factor in my labor as part of the cost?<BR /></P> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:35:34 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/discussion/what-is-allowable-for-solar-tax-credit-if-i-self-installed-the-solar-can-i-use-my-labor-as-part-of/01/444936#M19651 robbinsdgr 2019-06-04T22:35:34Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/discussion/no-the-irs-only-allows-you-to-include-your-actual-expens/01/444941#M19652 <P><B>No</B>, the IRS only allows you to include your actual expenses for the solar credit.</P><P>For more information, follow this link:&nbsp;<A href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i5695.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solar Panels Deduction</A></P> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:35:35 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/discussion/no-the-irs-only-allows-you-to-include-your-actual-expens/01/444941#M19652 CarolynM 2019-06-04T22:35:35Z