Nc 478G Form PDF Details

The NC 478G form, provided by the North Carolina Department of Revenue, serves as a crucial document for individuals and businesses aiming to claim tax credits for investments in renewable energy property. This form is specifically designed for the computation and declaration of credits derived from such investments, highlighting an ongoing commitment to promoting renewable energy sources within the state. Despite the repeal of the credit for new investments post-May 5, 2017, the form accommodates those with existing credits through prior investments. These taxpayers are guided to meticulously compute their credit, including any carryforwards or remaining installments from previous years. Key instructions detail the use of blue or black ink (explicitly forbidding red ink), the necessity for original submissions without mixtures of form types, and clear directives on printing settings to ensure clarity and compliance in submissions. By breaking down the credit claims into various parts, including the computation for the 2020 tax year and an insightful credit history table, the NC 478G form facilitates a structured approach for taxpayers to navigate their renewable energy investments' benefits efficiently and effectively. It underscores the state's nuanced approach to supporting green initiatives while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory requirements and procedural accuracy.

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NC-478G

2020 Tax Credit for Investing in Renewable Energy Property

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Part 1 through 3. Computation of Credit for Investing in Renewable Energy Property (The credit for investing in renewable energy property was repealed effective for business activities that occurred on or after May 5, 2017. Taxpayers may continue to take the remaining installments and carryforwards of prior years’ credits by completing Parts 4 and 5.)

Part 4. Computation of Amount To Be Taken in 2020

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2. 5th Installment of 2016 Business Credit

 

 

 

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1/5th of the 2016 Credit Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Carryforwards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Portion of nonbusiness credit or installments for business

 

 

 

 

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credit not taken from previous years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Credit Amount to Take in Tax Year 2020

 

 

 

 

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Add Lines 1 - 3; enter here and on Form NC-478, Part 1, Line 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 5. Renewable Energy Property for Business Purposes Credit History Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax Year

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Credit Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taken in 2016

 

 

 

 

 

Taken in 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Taken in 2017

 

 

 

 

 

Taken in 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Installments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Taken in 2018

 

 

 

 

 

Taken in 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3rd

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Taken in 2019

 

 

 

 

 

Taken in 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4th

 

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Taken in 2020

 

 

 

 

 

Taken in 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Carryforwards Taken

Carryforwards to

Take in Future

Expired Installments