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by Adam Evans April 7, 2020 Tax Credit 0 comments

Save On Taxes With Solar

January is when people start to get their taxes in order for the previous year.  They collect their W-2’s, gather their receipts and contact their tax preparer. This year, homeowners have the perfect opportunity to save on taxes with solar panels.  The key is to obtain a solar power installation now before the federal solar power tax incentives disappear.

The Federal Solar Tax Credit was established in 2005 to provide a credit applied to home solar installations and solar heating systems.  While extended multiple times since 2005, 2019 is the last year for homeowners to take advantage of their first year of solar tax credits on their taxes.

How a Solar Power Installation Can Help Homeowners Save Money

The Federal Solar Tax Credit will soon be phasing out by percentages over the years homeowners have a solar system.  Homeowners who obtain a solar power installation in 2020 will be able to obtain a 26% credit, but over the years, this percentage will drop.  For instance, in 2021, this credit will drop to 22% in 2021, and disappear entirely in 2022 for residential solar installations. Businesses with a solar power installation in 2022 can still enjoy a 10% credit, though.

As it currently stands, the 26% credit would be of the total cost of a homeowners’ solar power installation.  For example, if a residential solar system installation cost $20,000, the 26% would account for a $5,200 credit on homeowners’ taxes.  Depending upon the amount owed, this could potentially be a great tax break for homeowners with solar. Potentially owing nothing to the federal government and rolling those credits over to the next year. Depending upon the homeowners’ tax situation, this could end up being very lucrative for homeowners.

Qualifying for the Federal Solar Tax Credit

In order to qualify for the federal solar tax credit, homeowners need to meet the following criteria:

  • The homeowners’ solar installation must occur prior to December 2021
  • Only homeowners, not renters, or business owners will be able to qualify
  • Solar panels must be owned, and not leased
  • Homeowners must owe more taxes than the solar tax credit to take advantage of the federal tax credit

Claiming the Federal Solar Tax Credit

Tax season is in the very beginning.  That means over the next few months, tax preparers will be very busy filing taxes on behalf of a variety of homeowners.  In order for homeowners to claim their federal solar tax credit, tax preparers should be careful to fill out the forms to collect the Residential Energy Credits. This process can help homeowners to claim the federal solar tax credit for their residential solar power installation.

To install a new solar power installation, consult the experts and call us at 951-678-7733 .

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