South Carolina Exception SC Donor - How do I file this in turbotax? It is a dollar for dollar credit in SC but is not listed in TurboTax?

[forrest4]

Open Turbo Tax.  Go to State Taxes.

Other Credits >> South Carolina Other Refundable Credits (Click button)

Enter the dollar amount of the credit in the box and check "Parental Refundable Credit-ECENC box

Continue

[mnesbett]

Got it. Just clarifying though... I actually donated to the fund not received it (and received a confirmation letter from SC DoR). Would your answer still work? Thanks again!

[forrest4]

Yes!  This is credit to the taxpayer who paid the money to the fund.  That sounds like you.

[Anonymous]

The Answer above is for parents who received the Exceptional Need Credit on behalf of their child. The answer for the donors who give to the Exceptional Need Credit Fund is listed below.

[Anonymous]

Donations to the Exceptional Needs Child Credit Fund

Donors can claim credit under South Carolina's Nonrefundable Credits

Note: TurboTax does not fully support the tax credits listed below. We can still help you get these credits.

To claim a credit you'll need to:
1. Get the form directly from the South Carolina Department of Revenue Web Site: www.sctax.org/Forms+and+Instructions/taxCredits
2. Fill out the form and enter the credit amount on the appropriate screen

Open Turbo Tax. Go to State Taxes.
Other Credits >> South Carolina Other Non-Refundable Credits (Click button)

Review List of Credits and Instructions>>Choose Credits List E-N>>Exceptional Needs Child Credit >>Continue

Calculate your Credit on Form- SC SCH TC-57A* and enter the credit amount in the blank.>>Continue

Note: This credit is limited to 60% of your South Carolina state tax Liability.

Intuit Tax Support Specialist