Learn how to fill out IRS Form 5695 and claim the 30% federal solar tax credit. Step-by-step line-by-line guidance for US homeowners filing in 2026. April 8, 2026 · Updated April 2026 · 12 min read · By Mark Sullivan.
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Here are the main categories of qualified costs: Solar Equipment: Solar panels, solar shingles, solar roofing tiles, solar photovoltaic modules, and solar water heaters.
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If it is fully charged by the sun, you are eligible for the full 30% ITC. Although, the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act, introduced in 2019, intends to make those systems eligible for the same.
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Solar systems that are placed in service in 2022 or later and begin construction before 2034 are eligible for a 30% ITC or a 2. 75 ¢/kWh5 PTC if they meet labor requirements issued by the Treasury Department6 or are under 1 megawatt (MW)7 in size.
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