In 2013,Erin Purchased a Solar System to Generate Electricity for Her

question 81

Essay

In 2013,Erin purchased a solar system to generate electricity for her home,at a cost of $5,000.
a.How much is her tax credit in 2013?
b.If she had purchased a solar heating system for her swimming pool at a cost of $3,500,how much could she claim as a tax credit?
c.If she had purchased a $5,000 solar electric system and a $4,500 solar heating system for her principal home not for the swimming pool),how much could she claim as a tax credit?
d.If she had purchased the electric system for her principal residence and the solar heating system for a second residence,how much could she claim as a tax credit?

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