How do I deduct Geothermal heat pump on SC state return?

[JulieCo · Accepted solution]

Below are the steps to where you can enter in the geothermal credit on your South Carolina tax return in TurboTax online: 

Within your South Carolina return, go to the Credits and Taxes section, or if you are just starting your return, continue through the screens until you come to this screen:  Take a Look at South Carolina Credit and Taxes.  Scroll down to South Carolina Other Non-refundable Credits and select START or REVIST.   See sample screenshot.  

The Geothermal credit is recorded on the same form as the Solar Energy Credit, so continue through the list of South Carolina credits until you come to the page with Solar Energy Credit listed.  See sample screenshot attached. 

After selecting that option, you can enter the amount of your credit on the screen for Form SC SCH TC-38. 

NOTE that you must download the SC SCH TC-38 form and complete it yourself to calculate the credit amount to enter on the screen.  Then you must send a copy of the completed SC SCH TC-38 form in along with your South Carolina tax return.   

Here is a link to the SC SCH TC-28 form that you can download to your computer from this site: SC DOR:  Form SC SCH TC-38