South Carolina Conservation Credit Exchange

Support Conservation and Save on Your Taxes

South Carolina law allows donors of conservation easements to take a tax credit. Did you know that, for those who cannot benefit from the tax credit, there is the ability to trade and sell them?

Palmetto Conservation, in partnership with financial analyst, Robin Underwood, has launched a new project, the South Carolina Conservation Credit Exchange, to provide a market for credit owners to connect with credit buyers.  It's a win-win solution for buyers, sellers, and the state of South Carolina.  Sellers receive income for unusable tax credits, and buyers save money on their state income taxes.  In addition, Palmetto Conservation receives a percentage of the transaction fee to continue its efforts to conserve our state's vast natural resources.  Click here for more information on how you can benefit as a buyer or a seller of credits.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

We also offer technical assistance in establishing conservation programs to South Carolina local governments.    Some of our partnerships have included:

• The Richland County Conservation Commission
• York County Forever
• Beaufort County Rural and Critical lands Board
• Dorchester County
• Berkeley County
• City of Aiken
• City of Beaufort