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If I build a new home, and put it up for sale, can I take the residential credit of the commercial credit?

A homebuilder is not entitled to the tax credit. Does the 30% credit cover the cost of installation or labor? The cost of labor to install solar

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Can I take the 30% federal grant instead of the 30% tax credit?

The federal grant option only applies to commercial systems, not residential ones.

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If I receive a rebate for my system from my utility, does that reduce the basis on which I can claim the federal 30% ITC?

Rebates received from a utility in a commercial context, must be reported as taxable income by the recipient. Any recipient who reports a rebate as income, claims

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If I receive a rebate for my system from my local or state government, will that reduce the basis on which I can claim the federal 30% ITC?

Grants from local or state governments must be reported as taxable income. That said, they do not reduce the tax basis for calculating the 30% tax credit

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What solar energy rebates and incentives are available?

Solar incentives and rebates vary significantly depending on where you live. However, one of the most substantial incentives in the 30 percent federal investment tax credit (ITC).

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