FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SOLAR PANEL TAX INCENTIVE FOR INDIVIDUALS 1 OF 3 This note sets out the basic characteristics and requirements for the solar panel incentive announced by the Minister of Finance on 22 February 2023. This is meant to help individuals in their immediate decision making, rather than postponing any solar installation until […]
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If no expense has been incurred, no deduction is permitted. Please consult IN 28, paragraph 4.6.2 (b) “Electricity generation” for more detail on installation costs.
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Solar Energy Tax Credit SARS has introduced the Solar Energy Tax Credit under Section 6C of the Income Tax Act. This tax credit encourages households to invest in clean electricity generation capacity. Section 6C is deemed to have come into operation on 1 March 2023 and applies in respect of years of assessment […]
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If your property is running on your own installed solar power, then you will not have incurred any expenditure and no deduction is permitted.
This incentive is available for one year between 1 March 2023 and 29 February 2024. Individuals who install rooftop solar panel(s) can claim a rebate of 25% of the cost of the panels, up to a maximum of R15 000 per taxpayer. Taxpayers can use the solar tax rebate to reduce tax liability in […]
Yes, it only applies to new and unused solar photovoltaic (PV) panels with a minimum generation capacity of 275 watt per panel (design output), installed as part of a new system, or as an extension of an existing system. The solar system must be connected to the main distribution board of the residence (i.e. […]
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