The Federal Government has clarified the tax rules for pensioners who have solar power systems at their homes.
If the feed-in tariff is paid as a credit on a power bill, the credit is not deemed to be income. However power sold back into the grid in return for cash, credit or direct deposit is considered income for tax purposes.
Single pensioners are able to earn up to $142 a fortnight without affecting the amount of pension they receive and couples combined can earn up to $248 a fortnight without affecting the amount of pension they receive.
For more information see the media release from Minister Jenny Macklin.