Solar energy tax credit for massachusetts

[markandrewjones]

I have got the federal tax credit but understood there was a Massachusetts tax credit of $1000. Is this true and if so how do I claim it

[carvrc]

Why is this credit not implemented into the turbo tax state return

[pye1989]

Totally don't understand why this is not implemented

[jamespriscilla]

Me either, though I'm guessing it's because Mass requires a statement to be enclosed describing the expenditures

[MamaSam]

Can an official Turbotax employee respond? We may need to mail it in but why is  the form EC not included?

[jeepn247]

I cant complete my state taxes online now??

[martinpadilla76]

What do you enter as the Period End date? It's asking me for that info to complete on Schedule CMS...

[linear · Accepted solution]

You need to file MA Schedule EC, but TurboTax does not support that form.

1. You must complete Schedule EC yourself. You can get a copy of the form from Mass DOR: http://www.mass.gov/dor/docs/dor/forms/inctax16/addl/sch-ec.pdf

2. You enter the credit amount on the MA Credits screen as a "Business related non-refundable credit" - ignore the fact that you may not be a business.

3. Select the "Solar and Wind Energy Credit". Just enter the credit amounts - ignore the fields that don't apply to you.

TurboTax should generate Schedule CMS for you. You won't be able to e-file, as you need to send in the paper Schedule EC with your tax return.