Solar Tax Credit

Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

The ITC incentive is a tax credit that applies to federal income taxes, which is a percentage of the total cost of the solar energy system and battery storage system installed. On July 4, 2025, the President signed “the Big Beautiful Bill,” which revokes the Inflation Reduction Act’s 30% tax credit under Section 25D for residential solar and battery energy storage installations after 2025.

The IRS created this FAQ on how residential systems built before the end of 2025 are eligible for the tax credit. 

The ITC for commercial solar and battery systems did not end in 2025. Please see Section 48 Investment Tax Credit for more information. 

If your system is being installed in 2025, the following tax form needs to be completed and submitted with your 2025 1040:

Please click here to access 2025 Form 5695 for the 2025 ITC. Follow this link for instructions published by the IRS.

For your convenience, we are happy to offer an additional copy of your final paid invoice from Luminalt. Feel free to reach out to our service project administrator Kayla at kayla@luminalt.com for assistance.

Below are links to the Internal Revenue Tax Codes governing the residential and commercial ITC.
– Section 25D Residential
– Section 48 Commercial

If you have any questions about the preparation of these tax forms or how the credit applies to your specific tax situation, please contact your tax adviser or seek qualified tax assistance. Luminalt is not a tax adviser and is not responsible for the eligibility of the credit.