I live in South Carolina. I just completed installing a 16 panel grid-tie system as a weekend warrior project.
I followed all guidelines, permitting process of my county, rough-in inspection & final inspection. Engineering plans were provided by panel manufacturer.
My utility company was helpful. They disconnected the mains power at the property line so I could complete supply side taps.
Surprisingly all went smoothly and the system is now on-line.
Here is my question: Now that the system is up and running what documentation, besides Form 5695, do the Fed & State agencies require? I have all receipts for the cost of the system, hardware & misc expenses?
I served as my own contractor for the entire system. I did hire some occasional labor for lifting and placing panels and I have accounted for that in my expenses.
After my final inspection was complete the original permit documents were re-claimed by the inspector for filing. They did not provide any formal document that acknowledges the system exists, is installed or is operational.
Are the taxing authorities going to surprise me with some need for a document or proof of completion?
If they don't ask for any special documentation then what prevents people from filing false incentive claims or filing claims on systems that are not online yet?
I would imagine there must be some method of verifying systems. I don't want any last minute surprises.
Thanks for any advice.
I followed all guidelines, permitting process of my county, rough-in inspection & final inspection. Engineering plans were provided by panel manufacturer.
My utility company was helpful. They disconnected the mains power at the property line so I could complete supply side taps.
Surprisingly all went smoothly and the system is now on-line.
Here is my question: Now that the system is up and running what documentation, besides Form 5695, do the Fed & State agencies require? I have all receipts for the cost of the system, hardware & misc expenses?
I served as my own contractor for the entire system. I did hire some occasional labor for lifting and placing panels and I have accounted for that in my expenses.
After my final inspection was complete the original permit documents were re-claimed by the inspector for filing. They did not provide any formal document that acknowledges the system exists, is installed or is operational.
Are the taxing authorities going to surprise me with some need for a document or proof of completion?
If they don't ask for any special documentation then what prevents people from filing false incentive claims or filing claims on systems that are not online yet?
I would imagine there must be some method of verifying systems. I don't want any last minute surprises.
Thanks for any advice.
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