I finally started gathering forms and am evaluating who has and has not sent me all the stuff so that I can do my taxes. Seems like something is always late and now I hear that if you have a farm you need to file by March 1st. Yikes!
Since this is a solar blog, I thought it best to remind you to download Form 5695 and Instructions if you bought any solar gear this year! That’s the one for energy upgrades, including solar, that can result in you getting a tax credit.
I have filled these out several times and ended up not getting the credit. That is not necessarily a bad thing. Being retired and lazy I can usually structure my income to a level that does not involve paying taxes. If you don’t owe taxes, you can’t get a credit on them. Sorry. On the other hand, if you don’t owe taxes, is that a bad thing?
If, unlike me, you just installed some solar power and are gainfully employed, take the deal!
—Neal
A very interesting write up. I love your clever writing style and how clearly and simply you convey valuable information to people. You make going solar fun and easy to do
Your in depth knowledge and writing style, makes learning about how to live independently from the electric utility company and using solar power simple and fun to read, and should be consolidated into a book ASAP. People would love it. And it would become a best seller, I believe.
“Make it so.” (Captain James T. Kirk)
Great stuff Mr. Collier but please combine it write a guide book with a name similar to “Installing PV power to your home or business!”
A very interesting write up. I love your clever writing style and how clearly and simply you convey valuable information to people. You make going solar fun and easy to do
Your in depth knowledge and writing style, makes learning about how to live independently from the electric utility company and using solar power simple and fun to read, and should be consolidated into a book ASAP. People would love it. And it would become a best seller, I believe.
“Make it so.” (Captain James T. Kirk)
JK