Solar federal credit

[opfunk28]

Can I claim the solar federal tax credit in my 2023 federal taxes for a system installed on a home in 2022 by previous homeowner if they did not file for the credit and I pay off the balance on their loan at time of purchase?

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

Only the original purchaser of the solar system can claim the credit.  Since you did not purchase the system you are not eligible for the credit.