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June 1, 2019
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Solar Loan Interest Tax Deduction

  • June 1, 2019
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Below is the response from the Credit Union on my Solar Loan>>>>>>>>>
We file a UCC-1 on the property for the equipment (panels); it gets a little tricky when it comes to these.  In the event that something would go wrong, your structure does secure us to be paid back.  I know in some cases you can use the interest however, as I mentioned, since these are not real estate loans and are considered consumer, there is no supporting 1099 for interest that will be sent to the IRS or you. I strongly recommend that you speak to your tax consultant on this as they will have a better understanding whether you are able to use the interest or not.
Best answer by MargaretL

In general, consumer loan interest (personal loan) is not tax deductible. 

Only if the loan is secured by your home (such as home equity or other mortgage) the interest would be deductible as a home mortgage interest. 

Some lenders, when offering a mortgage loan, include a range of home improvements in the loan, such as solar panel systems.  Since the mortage is secured debt (by your home) the interest would be tax deductibe.

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MargaretL
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June 1, 2019

In general, consumer loan interest (personal loan) is not tax deductible. 

Only if the loan is secured by your home (such as home equity or other mortgage) the interest would be deductible as a home mortgage interest. 

Some lenders, when offering a mortgage loan, include a range of home improvements in the loan, such as solar panel systems.  Since the mortage is secured debt (by your home) the interest would be tax deductibe.

Level 2
June 1, 2019
Is just the interest tax deductible?   And, can I include the cost of the solar panels ... three years ago?