Eligibility Tool

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.

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Complete Step 1 to reveal your eligibility verdict. Add system cost and panel manufacturer for a detailed credit estimate and FEOC compliance check.

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.

Written & reviewed by

Jeremy Wolfe — Senior Solar Energy Analyst

Jeremy Wolfe is a solar energy analyst specializing in residential photovoltaic economics, federal and state incentive policy, and return-on-investment modeling for homeowners. He leads EnergyTools' solar research program and methodology.

  • 10+ years analyzing residential solar economics and payback modeling
  • Lead researcher for EnergyTools' 50-state solar cost-per-watt database
  • Author of 100+ solar ROI, payback, and incentive analyses

Methodology & data sources:NREL PVWatts, EPA FuelEconomy.gov, state utility commissions— updated 2026.