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As of October 2026, can you claim the federal residential solar credit (25D) for a system installed this year?

No. The credit ended for property after Dec 31, 2025.

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  1. Yes, at 30%
  2. No, it ended for 2026 installations ✔
  3. Yes, at 26%

Why: The IRS says the credit is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Systems finished in 2025 or earlier could claim it on Form 5695.

Huh, didn't know that: State, utility and local incentives are separate and may still exist.

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References

Answer: No, it ended for 2026 installations. The IRS says the credit is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Systems finished in 2025 or earlier could claim it on Form 5695.

  1. IRS: Residential Clean Energy Credit www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/residential-clean-energy-credit
    The credit is not available for any property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. IRS: Instructions for Form 5695 (2025) www.irs.gov/instructions/i5695
    You can't claim residential clean energy credits for expenditures made after December 31, 2025.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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