topic Can I depreciate solar panel on a rental home? in Investors & landlords

Can I depreciate solar panel on a rental home?

garryjg — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:47:49 GMT

Of course ... as an improvement like a new roof over 27.5...

Critter — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:47:53 GMT

Of course ... as an improvement like a new roof over 27.5 years

Thank you!

garryjg — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:47:53 GMT

Thank you!

Re: Of course ... as an improvement like a new roof over 27.5...

operaflute — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 23:51:37 GMT

I have seen solar panels elsewhere described as 5 year properties, and am trying to find the very same answer for myself. So far I have found conflicting info, and IRS pubs of no help...

Re: Of course ... as an improvement like a new roof over 27.5...

Carl — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:23:12 GMT

See my response and the irs pub I reference, at https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/depreciating-solar-panels-on-rental-home/00/2115089