mini splits

[pmlovitz]

A tax client paid for mini splits for the solar project on her roof, would this qualify for any credits on form 5695?

[abctax55]

As we are tax preparers, not contractors... you may just want to explain what a 'mini-split' is.

( My first thought is that it's what I used to do a cheerleading practice.)

[pmlovitz]

Mini-splits are heating and cooling systems that allow you to control the temperatures in individual rooms or spaces. Mini-split systems have two main components -- an outdoor compressor/condenser and an indoor air-handling unit (s) (evaporator). They are easy to install usually requiring only a three-inch hole...   Based on this I say no - 

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

Doesnt sound like part of the solar.

[BobKamman · Accepted solution]

I thought it was what people on a diet can order at Dairy Queen.

You might check this out:

In December 2019, the U.S. government renewed the 25C tax credit for high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment.

What it covers

• ...
• $300 maximum credit available for qualifying central Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Packaged Units and Ductless Mini-Split Systems

https://www.lennox.com/owners/tax-credits/energy-tax-credits

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

A mini split is like what they put in hotel rooms, heat and A/C in a wall unit...I guess some might be considered highly energy efficient.

[Accountant-Man]

I would never order a mini split at DQ. Perhaps a maxi split?

[qbteachmt]

You didn't describe if the solar is generating electricity, heating water? A mini-split has the output end (fan and controls) in the space to be treated and the functional end (heat pump, natural gas or electricity as the input used to generate heating or cooling air to the output) outside, separated; not like a wall unit, which is a space heating/AC unit all-in-one, and not like a central system with zones. That's why it can be high efficiency. I don't see how solar ties into this other than, it might be how they generate the electricity used by any appliance.