Iowa Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 10/11/2012
Program Overview:
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Iowa |
| Incentive Type: |
Personal Tax Credit |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Commercial, Residential, Agricultural |
| Amount: | 15% |
| Maximum Incentive: | Residential: $3,000
Commercial: $15,000
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| Carryover Provisions: | Excess credit may be taken for up to 10 years |
| Program Budget: | $1,500,000 cumulative limit per year (personal and corporate) |
| Start Date: | 01/01/2012 |
| Expiration Date: | 12/31/2016 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.iowa.gov/tax/business/solarcredits.html
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Authority 1:
Date Enacted:
Date Effective:
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S.F. 2342
05/25/2012
01/01/2012
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Authority 2:
Date Enacted:
Date Effective:
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701 IAC 42.48
10/03/2012
11/07/2012
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Summary:
Iowa offers a 15% individual tax credit for solar energy systems. The credit is based on the federal tax credits for solar; individuals can claim 50% of the Federal Residential Tax Credit (the federal tax credit is 30%), up to $3,000 for residential systems and $15,000 for commercial systems.
An individual may claim the tax credit allowed an LLC, S corporation, trust, estate, or partnership that elects to have the income taxed directly to the individual. The amount that the individual can claim is based upon the share of the individual's earnings of the corporate entity. Excess credits may be carried over for up to 10 years. The cumulative value of the tax credits claimed by applicants under this program and the corporate tax credit is limited to $1,500,000 per year. Because of this limit, a taxpayer must complete an application to reserve the tax credit. Credits will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Taxpayers taking a credit under this provision cannot claim a credit under the Iowa Production Tax Credit.
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Contact:
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Public Information - Revenue
Iowa Department of Revenue
Hoover State Office Building
1305 E. Walnut
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (800) 367-3388
Phone 2: (515) 281-3114
Fax: (515) 242-6487
Web Site: http://www.iowa.gov/tax/index.html
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Disclaimer: The information presented on the DSIRE web site provides an unofficial overview of financial incentives and other policies. It does not constitute professional tax advice or other professional financial guidance, and it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions or tax decisions, or when executing other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided below each summary to verify that a specific financial incentive or other policy applies to your project.
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