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How do I claim the solar tax credit?
You claim the solar tax credit when you file your yearly federal tax return. Remember to let your accountant know you’ve gone solar in the past year, or if you file your own taxes, use EnergySage’s step-by-step guide on how to claim the solar ITC.
More resources on the extension of the federal ITC
The Wall Street Journal explores the legislation and what it means for today’s homeowners.
Greentech Media conducted an in-depth analysis of the solar tax credit extension’s impact on the broader solar industry.
Read the language of the official bill (Section 303, beginning on pg. 2005, details the specifics of the extension).
Want a brief overview of how the federal ITC works? Check out our short video:
The investment tax credit (ITC), also known as the federal solar tax credit, allows you to deduct 26 percent of the cost of installing a solar energy system from your federal taxes. The ITC applies to both residential and commercial systems, and there is no cap on its value. The average EnergySage Solar Marketplace shopper saves nearly $9,000 on the cost of going solar as a result of the ITC.
The cost of solar is dropping across the nation. See prices in your area and get free solar quotes on the EnergySage Marketplace.
You claim the solar tax credit when you file your yearly federal tax return. Remember to let your accountant know you’ve gone solar in the past year, or if you file your own taxes, use EnergySage’s step-by-step guide on how to claim the solar ITC.
More resources on the extension of the federal ITC
The Wall Street Journal explores the legislation and what it means for today’s homeowners.
Greentech Media conducted an in-depth analysis of the solar tax credit extension’s impact on the broader solar industry.
Read the language of the official bill (Section 303, beginning on pg. 2005, details the specifics of the extension).
Want a brief overview of how the federal ITC works? Check out our short video:
The investment tax credit (ITC), also known as the federal solar tax credit, allows you to deduct 26 percent of the cost of installing a solar energy system from your federal taxes. The ITC applies to both residential and commercial systems, and there is no cap on its value. The average EnergySage Solar Marketplace shopper saves nearly $9,000 on the cost of going solar as a result of the ITC.
The cost of solar is dropping across the nation. See prices in your area and get free solar quotes on the EnergySage Marketplace.