How to Save 30% on Your Solar Installation — Before It’s Too Late
If you’re considering going solar in 2025, the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is still one of the best incentives available. But there’s a growing urgency to act: proposed legislation could reduce or eliminate the 30% credit sooner than expected.
💰 What Is the Solar Tax Credit?
The Solar ITC is a federal tax incentive that lets you deduct 30% of the total cost of your solar system from your federal income taxes. This includes:
- Panels
- Inverters
- Batteries
- Labor & permitting
- Electrical panel upgrades
Whether you pay upfront or finance your system, if you own the equipment, you qualify.
⚠️ Why 2025 Might Be the Last Year to Get 30%
Although the 30% credit is currently set to last through 2032, Congress is now considering the proposed “BEAUTIFUL Act”, which could shift federal funding away from individual homeowner credits and toward utility-scale grid infrastructure.
👉 If passed, this bill could reduce or phase out the 30% solar tax credit as early as this year, making 2025 potentially the last chance for homeowners to lock in these major savings.
🧾 Example Savings
A $28,000 solar + battery system would qualify for:
- 30% tax credit = $8,400 back
- Net cost = $19,600
Waiting could cost you thousands if the bill passes.
✅ Do You Qualify?
You qualify if:
- You own your solar system
- Your system is installed and activated in 2025
- You pay federal income taxes
- You file IRS Form 5695
Even if your tax bill is lower than the credit, the remainder rolls over to the next year.
🔋 Batteries Are Covered Too
As of 2023, the 30% credit also applies to standalone battery systems — even if you add them later. This includes:
- Tesla Powerwall
- Enphase IQ Battery
- Other solar-compatible storage
That means you can increase your energy independence and still get a big tax break.
📄 How to Claim It
- Ask your installer for a final invoice showing system cost
- File IRS Form 5695 with your 2025 return
- Consult a tax professional if needed — or we can refer one
🚨 Final Thoughts
With rising electricity rates and the potential rollback of the federal credit through legislation like the BEAUTIFUL Act, now is the time to act.
Going solar in 2025 could be your last opportunity to capture the full 30% tax credit before it’s scaled back or removed altogether.
⚡ Get a Free Solar Quote
At Aicon Solar, we make it easy to see exactly how much you can save — and we help you claim every available incentive before they disappear.
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