I was considering installing some solar panels next year t0 build a off-grid system. Will not be tied into any existing electrical system. Will be a stand alone system with stand alone outlets in several rooms in the house. Hope to run the refrigerator and TVs. That will allow us to have power when the system is out and not rely just in the generator.
One item that I need done this year is the removal of several (4) trees that are between the house, power lines and roads. Cannot just be dropped so this will be a "high dollar" item. Also, these trees are on the south side of the house meaning they are in the way of any solar panels. They will have to be gone before I can install the solar system.
BING, BING, after reading the TAX CREDIT, it seems to include ALL EXPENSEs for installing the system. Since the trees have to be removed before I can install the system, I should be able to include that tree removal expense in the TAX CREDIT. Getting a 30% tax credit now makes the tree removal something I can live with. I just need to purchase and install the solar system before year end to justify the deduction. As I read the rules, I don't actually have to complete the installation before year end as long as I have started it. But, I want to get it all done during the same period so the IRS will have not reason to question any expense. I don't want to mess with the IRS.