South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit

South Carolina Department of Revenue

Available Solar & Renewable

About This Program

South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit is available to homeowners in Folly Beach, SC.

State income tax credit equal to 25% of solar installation costs, up to $3,500 per year with up to 10 years of carryforward. Can be combined with federal solar tax credit. Must be installed on South Carolina property and meet state requirements.

Tax credit is 25% of system cost, up to $3,500 per tax year

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

In Folly Beach, SC, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • 25% tax credit up to $3,500 per year
  • Can carry forward up to 10 years
  • Stacks with federal 30% solar tax credit
  • Available through 2025
  • No income requirement

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

  1. Have a solar energy system installed on your South Carolina home (placed in service on or after January 1, 2016) and keep the invoice.
  2. Complete SC Schedule TC-38 for the solar energy credit.
  3. Carry the credit to the SC1040TC and file it with your South Carolina income tax return.
  4. 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 on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Available through tax year 2025

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Frequently asked questions

How much can South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit provide in Folly Beach, SC?

25% tax credit up to $3,500/year.

Who qualifies for South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit in Folly Beach?

South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit is open to homeowners in Folly Beach, SC. It has no income limit.

How do I apply for South Carolina Solar Energy Tax Credit in Folly Beach, SC?

Apply directly with South Carolina Department of Revenue using the official program link on this page or call (803) 898-5000. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Available through tax year 2025.

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