Solar Panel Credits Irs

The december 18 bill contained a 5 year solar tax credit extension which makes solar energy more affordable for all americans.

Solar panel credits irs. The federal solar tax credit also known as the solar investment tax credit or itc is the single most important solar incentive available in the united states. If you are filing form 2555 or form 2555 ez enter the amount if any from line 16 of the child tax credit and credit for other dependents worksheet in the 2018 pub. Use form 5695 to figure and take your nonbusiness energy property credit and residential energy efficient property credit. Information about form 5695 residential energy credits including recent updates related forms and instructions on how to file.

The residential renewable energy tax credit as the irs calls it can be an attractive way to save on the significant cost of installing solar panels or roofing an average sized residential solar. Filing requirements for solar credits. Otherwise enter the amount if any from. To claim the credit you must file irs form 5695 as part of your tax return.

Homeowners solar companies and industry advocates alike were given a big christmas gift in 2015 when congress approved the 2016 federal spending bill and extended the solar panel tax credit. If you end up with a bigger credit than you have income tax due a 3 000 credit on a 2 500 tax bill for instance you can t use the credit to get money back from the irs.