Solar Tax Credit 2026: What Changed for Homeowners

Does a new 2026 home solar system receive the federal 30% credit?

No. The IRS states that Section 25D is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. A proposal for a new 2026 homeowner installation should show the full installed price without that deduction.

What should change in your proposal?

• Ask the installer to show the cash price without an assumed homeowner credit.
• Review loan payments and fees without relying on a tax-credit payment.
• Recalculate payback using your actual utility tariff and onsite energy use.
• Check any battery or utility rebate separately; availability is not guaranteed.

What about a prior installation or a business project?

Prior-year claims, carryforwards, and commercial credit eligibility follow different rules. Take the installation date, contract, invoices, and payment records to your tax professional rather than assuming an advertised percentage applies.

Verify the homeowner deadline with the IRS. See our incentive overview for business source links.

Is solar still worth reviewing?

Evaluate the actual installed price and electricity you can use onsite. There is no universal payback period. Use the assumptions calculator to explore the numbers, then request a proposal from your real bill and roof address.