Solar Tax Credit Eligibility Checker
Answer 3–6 quick questions and get an instant yes/no verdict on your federal solar tax credit eligibility. Covers the 25D/48E split, lease vs. own, FEOC compliance, and bonus credits.
Important: This tool provides general eligibility information, not legal or tax advice. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
Check Your Eligibility
Fill in each step to see your personalized verdict and credit breakdown.
Property & Ownership
* RequiredSystem Details
(optional — refines your estimate)Typical residential systems: $15,000–$35,000.
Used for FEOC compliance check and domestic content bonus.
Bonus Credits
(optional — may increase your credit)Select all that apply to your property location:
Bonus credits (Energy Community, Low-Income, Domestic Content) apply only to Section 48E projects. Section 25D is a flat 30% with no adders.
Ready to check your eligibility
Complete Step 1 to reveal your eligibility verdict. Add system cost and panel manufacturer for a detailed credit estimate and FEOC compliance check.
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Eligibility rules based on IRS Notice 2025-42, Treasury FEOC guidance (IR-2026-23), and OBBBA as enacted. Section 25D residential credit expired December 31, 2025. Section 48E ITC available through December 31, 2027 with construction-start deadline of July 4, 2026 (a Saturday; under IRC 7503, federal tax deadlines falling on a weekend roll to the next business day — that deadline has now passed). Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.