It is asking you this question, because in some instances, you only qualify for the credit if installed in your principal residence.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you can claim the Residential Energy Efficiency Property Credit for solar, wind, and geothermal equipment in both your principal residence and a second home. But fuel-cell equipment qualifies only if installed in your principal residence.
- The credit is equal to 30% of the cost, including installation.
- There is no upper limit on the amount of the credit for solar, wind and geothermal equipment.
- The maximum tax credit for fuel cells is $500 for each half-kilowatt of power capacity, or $1,000 for each kilowatt.
- For example, a fuel cell with a 5 kW capacity would qualify for 5 x $1,000 = $5,000 tax credit.
To add the information to your return, under the Federal menu on the left, choose Deductions & Credits. Expand the menu for Your Home. Click Start/Revisit next to Home Energy Credits. Answer Yes on the following screen and click Continue. Enter the information on the screens that follow.
Energy Tax Credit
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