Solar Credit - Gate opener

[BulldogTom]

TP purchased a solar gate opener for the front of his house.  I don't think it is qualified solar property for the Solar Credit.

 

Am I correct.  What I read is that it has to create electricity for the home, and I don't think the gate on the front of the property qualifies.

 

Any way to shoehorn this credit onto the tax return (legally)?

 

Thanks

 

Tom

Newark, CA

[kcjenkins]

You are correct.  If the gate is for his farm, you could deduct it on the F, but the solar credit is only for things attached to or part of the residence.