Will i still get my 2015 solar panel tax credit if I sell my house in 2016?

[rlatham]

I haven't filed my 2015 taxes yet

[HollyP]

Yes, the sale of the home after the installation of the qualified solar electric system does not disqualify you for the residential energy credit.

Take the steps below to enter your qualified solar costs: 

1. Sign in to TurboTax Online, then click Continue your return and pick up where I left off  (if you are using TurboTax CD/ Download, then just open your return on your computer;
2. Enter energy improvements in the TurboTax Search, at the top right of the screen, and press the Enter key, then pick Jump to Energy Improvement;
3. On the Energy-Saving Home Improvements screen, click the Yes, we make energy-efficient improvements or have a carryforward question and click Continue;
4. Answer the following interview questions for the energy efficient improvements you made.

[rj_j]

I have a similar question. I bought my solar panel system in 2019 and cannot take advantage of the full 30% tax credit for this tax year.

I am thinking of selling my home in 2020, which leads me to believe that I cannot take advantage of the remaining 30% tax credit carry-over for the full year in 2020 since the home and the panels would change ownership to a new homeowner. Would this be the case?  Can I still use the credit if I don't own the home for the whole year in 2020?