Renewable Energy Equipment Sales Tax Exemption

Last updated: August 28, 2018

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:State
Category:Financial Incentive
State:Massachusetts
Incentive Type:Sales Tax Incentive
Web Site:http://www.mass.gov/dor/individuals/taxpayer-help-and-resources/tax-guides/salesuse-tax-guide.html
Administrator:Department of Revenue
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Wind (All), Geothermal Heat Pumps, Wind (Small)

Authorities

Name:M.G.L. 64H.6(dd)
Date Enacted:1977

Summary

Massachusetts law exempts from the state's sales tax "equipment directly relating to any solar, windpowered; or heat pump system, which is being utilized as a primary or auxiliary power system for the purpose of heating or otherwise supplying the energy needs of an individual's principal residence in the commonwealth."

Massachusetts Tax Form ST-12 is available on the Massachusetts Department of Revenue web site. The form may be completed and presented to the vendor at the time of purchase.

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