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Tax Credit
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Annual tax return
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File with tax return
Provides state income tax credits for investments in renewable energy equipment and energy efficiency improvements for business properties in North Carolina, stackable with federal ITC.
Do I qualify?
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1.Must be a business taxpayer investing in qualifying renewable energy property in NC
2.Eligible: solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, combined heat and power, and efficiency
3.Credit: 35% of installation cost for non-residential renewable energy systems
4.Annual cap per taxpayer: $2.5M for non-residential; $10,500 for residential
5.Credits can be carried forward for up to 5 years if they exceed annual tax liability
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DOE · United States
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