The federal solar investment tax credit returns 30% of your total solar installation cost directly off your tax bill — no cap, no income limit. HomeShark calculates your exact credit based on your roof size and location.
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 extended and expanded the solar investment tax credit through 2032. Here's exactly what it covers.
With electricity rates averaging $0.16/kWh nationally (and rising), a typical 8kW system generating 10,000 kWh/year saves $1,600 annually before any credits. After the 30% federal credit, the net system cost drops from ~$25,000 to ~$17,500 — yielding a payback period of 9–11 years with a 25-year net return of $25,000–$40,000.
The credit is non-refundable but it does carry forward. If your tax liability this year is $5,000 and your credit is $8,000, you use $5,000 this year and carry $3,000 to next year's return — until the credit is fully consumed.
Only the system owner claims the 25D credit. If you lease solar or sign a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), the leasing company claims the credit — not you. This is the primary financial reason to purchase rather than lease.
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The federal solar investment tax credit (ITC), under IRC Section 25D, gives homeowners a 30% tax credit on the total installed cost of a rooftop solar system — equipment, labor, permitting — with no dollar cap.
You claim the credit on IRS Form 5695 when filing your federal tax return for the year the system was installed. The credit is non-refundable, meaning it reduces your tax liability but won't generate a refund beyond what you owe.
The 30% credit is authorized through 2032, then steps down to 26% in 2033 and 22% in 2034, before expiring in 2035 unless renewed by Congress.
Yes. Most state solar incentives are additive — you can stack a state rebate with the 30% federal credit. HomeShark finds every state and utility rebate available at your specific address.
Any unused credit carries forward to the following tax year. So if you owe $4,000 in taxes but earn a $7,500 credit, the remaining $3,500 rolls forward.
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