Massachusetts Residential Solar Tax Credit

Massachusetts Department of Revenue

Available Solar & Renewable

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Massachusetts Residential Solar Tax Credit in its Malden, MA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Massachusetts personal income tax credit equal to 15% of solar system cost, capped at $1,000. Can be claimed in addition to federal solar tax credit (30%) and SMART incentive.

Tax credit is 15% of system cost up to $1,000 maximum

Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • 15% tax credit on solar installation
  • Maximum credit of $1,000
  • Stacks with 30% federal tax credit
  • Claim on Massachusetts tax return
  • All income levels eligible

How to Apply

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Program phone: (617) 887-6367

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Your application paperwork

Form to file: IRS Form 5695

This is a federal tax credit, not a grant you apply for. You claim 30 percent of the cost of a qualifying solar or clean energy system on your federal tax return using Form 5695.

Steps to apply

  1. Have your solar or clean energy system installed and pay for it.
  2. Keep the itemized invoice and proof of payment.
  3. Complete IRS Form 5695 and file it with your Form 1040 for the year the system was placed in service.
  4. If the credit is larger than your tax bill, carry the unused amount forward to next year.

Documents you will likely need

  • Itemized invoice from your installer showing the system cost.
  • Proof of payment.
  • Manufacturer certification statement for the equipment.
  • Your federal tax return (Form 1040) for the year of installation.

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Claim on state tax return

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for Massachusetts Residential Solar Tax Credit in Malden, MA?

The Grant Map record states: 15% tax credit, max $1,000. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for Massachusetts Residential Solar Tax Credit in Malden?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for Massachusetts Residential Solar Tax Credit in Malden, MA?

Confirm the application route directly with Massachusetts Department of Revenue; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (617) 887-6367. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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