AnnetteB6
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

That's correct.  It is a deduction that reduces your SC taxable income instead of a credit that would reduce your SC tax liability.  

 

To read more, see the SC Instructions for Form SC 1040 using the following link:  SC Form 1040 Instructions

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