New York Tax Law section 606(g-1) provides for the solar energy system equipment credit. To qualify for the credit, the solar energy system must use solar radiation to produce energy for heating, cooling, hot water, or electricity for residential use, and it must be installed at the taxpayer's principal residence in New York State.
To access the NY Form IT-255, from the main menu of the New York return select;
- Total New York State Tax
- New York State Nonrefundable Credits
- Solar Electric Generating Equipment Credit
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