Certification for pv systems.
South carolina solar tax credit 2016.
For example if you install a solar system that costs 20 000 your tax credit would be equal to 5 000.
Credits are usually used to offset corporate income tax or individual income tax.
Sc solar energy system credit.
Credits not used may be carried forward for ten years.
South carolina s tax credits may be earned by individuals c corporations s corporations partnerships sole proprietors and limited liability companies.
Taxcredits dor sc gov angel investor credit parental refundable credit and education donor nonrefundable credit.
The energy office works in cooperation with the sc department of revenue to coordinate the application of these incentives.
Residents of the palmetto state can claim 25 percent of their solar costs as a tax credit and if you don t pay enough in taxes to get the full value of the credit in one year it carries over for up to 10 years.
The credit is found under south carolina deductions and credits.
Each year a maximum of 3 500 can be applied to your taxes.
A tax credit is an amount of money that can be used to offset your tax liability.
Yes south carolina does give a 25 credit for the purchase of solar energy panels for your home.
For a list of incentives by category visit the south carolina tax incentives webpage.
Any portion of the tax credit that exceeds 3 500 can be claimed in future tax years.
The state of south carolina offers a number of tax incentives for energy efficiency and fuel production.
Can only take 3 500 or 50 of your tax liability per year for up to 10 years.
Cut the cost of installing solar on your home by a quarter with south carolina s state tax credit for solar energy.
Application for clean energy credit.
South carolina offers state tax credits equal to 25 of the cost of the system.
General tax credit questions.
To claim the south carolina tax credit for solar you must file form sc1040tc as part of your state tax return.
South carolina s solar energy tax credit passed by the state legislature lets residents claim a state tax credit of 25 of the whole installed cost of a solar pv system.
Solar energy property credit.
The largest credit that can be applied in a single year is 3500 or 50 of your state tax liability whichever is less.
South carolina department of revenue po box 125 columbia sc 29214 0825.
25 of total system cost up to 35 000.
