Federal Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Closed Solar & Renewable

About This Program

Note: Congress ended this federal tax credit for installations after December 31, 2025. Projects placed in service by that date can still be claimed on your 2025 federal return (IRS Form 5695).

Federal tax credit for residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Covers 30% of total system costs including equipment, installation, and battery storage for installations completed by December 31, 2025. Available to all homeowners with sufficient tax liability.

Tax credit equals 30% of total solar installation costs; average system costs $15,000-$25,000

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • 30% tax credit on total solar costs
  • Includes equipment, installation, battery storage
  • No income limit or cap on credit amount
  • Available for installations completed by December 31, 2025 at 30%
  • Must have tax liability to claim credit

How to Apply

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Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Murray early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

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Deadline: Ended December 31, 2025 (federal law change)

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