Biofuels Research and Development Tax Credit

For taxable years through 2011, an income tax credit is available for qualified research and development expenditures, which include developing feedstocks and production processes for cellulosic ethanol, and algae-derived and waste grease-derived biodiesel. Qualified expenditures involving cellulosic ethanol and algae-derived diesel are eligible for a 25% credit, and qualified expenditures involving waste grease-derived biodiesel are eligible for a 10% credit. Cellulosic ethanol is defined as fuel derived from ligno-cellulosic materials, including wood chips, corn stover, and switchgrass. (Reference South Carolina Code of Laws 12-6-3631)