Is a solar system a tax right off on a rental?

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Is a solar system a tax right off on a rental?

Angel Perez
Rental Property Investor · Prospect Heights, IL · Member since 2015 · 22 posts · 3 votes

Hi, I would like to know if adding solar panels with powerwalls a tax right off on a rental?

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Ashish AcharyaBusiness Member
CPA, CFP®, PFS · FL · Member since 2017 · 5k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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Yes It is. 

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  • John UnderwoodPro Member
    Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
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    Quote from @Angel Perez:

    Hi, I would like to know if adding solar panels with powerwalls a tax right off on a rental?


     One question that might not matter, who pays the electric bill? If tenant, do you charge more rent for this feature. 

    I would say if it improves your property or saves you money on your electric bill then yes. 

    Your CPA would be better to advise you on this.

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  • Ashish AcharyaBusiness Member
    CPA, CFP®, PFS · FL · Member since 2017 · 5k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Yes It is. 

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  • Angel Perez
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    Rental Property Investor · Prospect Heights, IL · Member since 2015 · 22 posts · 3 votes
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    @John Underwood They pay for electricity however every year they lose power at least 4 times. Is more for backup with the powerwalls.

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  • Bruce WoodruffPro Member
    Contractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
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    Yes

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  • Basit SiddiqiBusiness Member
    Accountant · New York, NY · Member since 2015 · 8k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Yes - may potentially be eligible for bonus depreciation.

    Not eligible for tax credits if it is 100% rental.

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  • Sergey A. Petrov
    Real Estate Consultant · Seattle, WA · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 784 votes
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    all legitimate expenses are "write offs" because they get deducted from your income. capital expenditures / improvements are a bit of different story with a depreciation schedule attached.

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  • Josh Von Hoene
    Contractor · Denver, CO · Member since 2019 · 8 posts · 2 votes
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    Quote from @Angel Perez:

    Hi, I would like to know if adding solar panels with powerwalls a tax right off on a rental?

     There is a 26% tax credit when solar panels are installed this year, but that credit goes down to 22% next year, and goes away completely after that unless legislation changes soon. I am a residential solar panel consultant and my company partnered with a CPA firm. In most cases, we are able to get the 26% tax credit, and also above the line deductions that equate to around 35-40% of the entire system cost. I am happy to answer questions if needed.

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