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SC H3106

SC H3106
Solar Tax Credit


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Introduced
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 12-6-3810 so as to PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO AN INDIVIDUAL OR BUSINESS THAT CONSTRUCTS, PURCHASES, OR LEASES CERTAIN SOLAR ENERGY PROPERTY AND PLACES IT IN SERVICE IN THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "SOLAR ENERGY PROPERTY".

AI Summary

This bill provides for an income tax credit to individuals or businesses that construct, purchase, or lease certain solar energy property and place it in service in South Carolina. The credit is equal to 25% of the cost, including installation, of the solar energy property, and can be claimed in five equal annual installments. The total amount of credits available to be claimed in a taxable year is capped at $2.5 million. The bill defines "solar energy property" to include nonresidential solar energy equipment with a minimum capacity of 1,900 kilowatts that uses solar radiation as a substitute for traditional energy sources. The bill takes effect for income tax years beginning after 2022, but is repealed on December 31, 2024, except that any credits earned before the repeal can still be claimed.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means (on 01/10/2023)

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