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Savings and benefits mentioned are based on typical scenarios for homeowners in Pennsylvania and may vary depending on factors such as system size, energy consumption, roof orientation, and local conditions. Warranties, guarantees, and offers apply to qualifying installations. All financial figures, including savings and payback periods, are estimates and may change based on individual circumstances. Please consult with us for a personalized quote and accurate assessment.
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What Is the Federal Solar Tax Credit?
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The Federal Solar Tax Credit: How it Works in 2025 (Urgent Update!)
Updated 3 days ago
Written by Greg Middlemas
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Disclaimer: SunnyMac Solar does not offer tax or accounting advice. This information is provided solely for educational purposes. Always consult a tax professional regarding your individual circumstances.
Key takeaways
- The federal solar tax credit is ending completely for homeowners after 31 December 2025, due to the recent passage of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.
- A $30,000 solar system installed today qualifies for a $9,000 federal tax credit. After 2025, the same system will cost you the full $30,000, as the credit will no longer be available.
- To qualify for the solar tax credit before it expires, you must buy your solar panels outright or with a loan, have taxable income, and install the system at your primary or secondary home.
- Enquire about solar installation now, as systems must be fully installed by 31 December 2025. Demand is expected to rise significantly, so acting soon is essential to secure your savings.
- Equipment eligible for the tax credit before it ends includes photovoltaic solar systems, home battery storage, solar water heaters, geothermal heat pumps, fuel cells, and residential wind turbines.
The federal solar tax credit has been the most popular solar incentive in the United States, allowing homeowners to claim 30% of their solar installation costs as a tax credit when filing taxes.
But now, due to legislative changes made in July 2025, this credit will expire completely after 31 December 2025.
If you’re considering installing solar panels, it's important to understand how this credit works, and how much you could save if you act soon. Let’s take a closer look.
The federal solar tax credit, officially called the Residential Clean Energy Credit, allowed homeowners to claim 30% of their solar installation costs as a credit against their federal income taxes.
This incentive made solar installations more affordable, reducing homeowners' upfront costs by thousands of dollars. The credit covered the cost of solar panels, battery storage, installation labour, permitting fees, and other related expenses.
However, due to the recent passage of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, this popular credit will expire completely for homeowners after 31 December 2025.
This solar tax credit has always been one of the most generous incentives for homeowners, and still is, but only until it ends completely after 2025. Homeowners who want solar should calculate their savings now, while the credit is still available.
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The federal solar tax credit provides homeowners with a dollar-for-dollar reduction in their federal income taxes equal to 30% of the cost of installing solar equipment.
Here’s a straightforward example:
- If your solar installation cost was $30,000, you’d receive a tax credit worth $9,000 (30% of $30,000).
- If you owed $9,000 or more in taxes, the credit would bring your tax bill down by $9,000 – money you keep instead of paying to the IRS.
- If you owe less than $9,000, you can still claim the full credit. Any leftover credit amount rolls forward, reducing your tax bill for the following year, and often resulting in a bigger refund.
Any unused credit could roll over to the following year if your tax bill was lower than your credit amount. This helps homeowners benefit from the full value of the credit, even if they didn’t owe enough taxes in the first year.
The credit covers a wide range of installation costs, including solar panels, batteries, labour, permits, inspections, wiring, and sales tax, but not costs like roof replacements or interest charges from financing.
Calculate how much the solar federal tax credit can still save you before time is up
The federal solar tax credit is ending much sooner than previously expected. On 4 July 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill, which completely eliminates the 30% residential solar tax credit for homeowners after 31 December 2025.
Unlike the original plan which gradually reduced the credit until 2035 there's now no phase-out period. Instead, homeowners will simply lose access to the tax credit at the end of 2025.
This means if you install a solar energy system after 31 December 2025, you won't receive any federal tax credit at all, significantly increasing your upfront costs.
To ensure you still benefit from this valuable incentive, your solar installation must be completed and operational by the end of 2025.
To ensure you receive the full 30% federal solar tax credit, you must complete your solar installation and have it operational by 31 December 2025.
Here’s exactly how to lock in your credit before it expires:
- Enquire for solar now and buy your solar system outright or with a loan.
- Ensure the installation is done at your primary or secondary residence.
- Confirm your solar panels receive official Permission-to-Operate (PTO) approval from your utility company by 31 December 2025.
- Keep clear records of installation invoices, PTO confirmation, and payment documentation. You’ll need these when filing your taxes.
Getting your solar system now ensures you’ll still secure significant tax savings before the credit disappears completely.
Calculate how much the solar federal tax credit can still save you before time is up
Even though the federal credit is ending, many homeowners can still benefit from state-level incentives, rebates or utility programmes and these often stack with federal savings before the deadline.
- State tax credits: Some states offer their own tax credits, typically a percentage of your installation cost, which can lower your state income tax bill.
- Local rebates: Utilities or local authorities may offer one-off cash rebates for solar installations, which usually reduce your total system cost.
- Net metering schemes: These let you earn credit for excess solar energy you send back to the grid. Some regions are scaling back net metering, so it’s crucial to check your local rules.
- Performance-based incentives: In a few places, systems earn payments based on the energy they produce, making them more worthwhile in the long run.
Key point: Even if the federal credit drops or ends, combining it with state and utility incentives before the end of 2025 can still make solar a smart financial move. Ask us about local programmes in your area and remember that federal deadlines might affect how much you save overall.
SunnyMac has been helping homeowners go solar for over 15 years, earning the trust of thousands of satisfied customers across Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
With fully certified installation teams, we're here to guide you confidently through this transition ensuring you lock in your savings before the federal credit ends and supporting you long after your solar system is installed.
