Energy rebate

[capta]

Has any one tried to get the 30% federal rebate for installing solar and/or wind charging systems aboard their boat?
From what I've read, any residence (as in a full time live aboard w/o a land domicile) can get a 30% rebate on the equipment, structure (as in a cockpit hardtop upon which you've mounted the solar panels) and misc. other expenses involved.

 

[Joe]

Haven't heard anything about that. Although it sounds like something Levin might know about. Why don't you pursue it and keep us posted with your progress.

 

[Ron20324]

Is that solar rebate part of the tax return, or a separate process??? I'd think that if the Feds have granted you tax breaks (mortgage) on the boat as a home, they'd have a hard time turning around and saying it's not. Look at the 2010 tax book, and if there's nothing that says "no", then claim it. I always figure you can try anything at least once, and they'll tell you if it's wrong.

 

[capta]

As written, it seems as though it is a cash rebate based on your receipts for equipment & installation expenses.