South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit
South Carolina Department of Revenue
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit in its Hilton Head Island, SC research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
State tax credit for residential solar installations equal to 25% of system cost, claimed over 10 years at $1,350/year maximum. Combines with 30% federal solar tax credit for total 55% incentive.
State credit is 25% of system cost, taken as $1,350/year for up to 10 years
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Key Details
- 25% state tax credit for residential solar
- Maximum $13,500 total credit over 10 years
- Claimed at $1,350 per year maximum
- Stacks with 30% federal solar tax credit
- Available through end of 2025
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: SC Schedule TC-38 (Solar Energy or Small Hydropower System Credit), filed with SC1040TC
South Carolina gives a state income tax credit for installing a solar energy system on a home you own. The credit is the lesser of 3,500 dollars per facility or 50 percent of your tax liability, and any unused amount carries forward up to 10 years. You claim it on Schedule TC-38, filed with the SC1040TC and your state return.
Steps to apply
- Have a solar energy system installed on your South Carolina home (placed in service on or after January 1, 2016) and keep the invoice.
- Complete SC Schedule TC-38 for the solar energy credit.
- Carry the credit to the SC1040TC and file it with your South Carolina income tax return.
- If the credit is larger than this year's tax, carry the unused amount forward (up to 10 years).
Documents you will likely need
- An itemized invoice for the installed solar energy system.
- Proof of payment.
- Your interconnection agreement with the utility (it certifies the system was reviewed).
- Your South Carolina income tax return with Schedule TC-38 and the SC1040TC.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Available through December 31, 2025
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit in Hilton Head Island, SC?
The Grant Map record states: 25% state tax credit (max $13,500 over 10 years). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit in Hilton Head Island?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit in Hilton Head Island, SC?
Confirm the application route directly with South Carolina Department of Revenue; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (803) 737-8030. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Available through December 31, 2025.
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