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Instructions for Form LPC-1 Application for a Land Preservation Credit - Virginia
This document contains official instructions for Form LPC-1 , Application for a Land Preservation Credit - a form released and collected by the Virginia Department of Taxation. An up-to-date fillable Form LPC-1 is available for download through this link.
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Q: What is Form LPC-1?
A: Form LPC-1 is an application for a Land Preservation Credit in Virginia.
Q: What is a Land Preservation Credit?
A: A Land Preservation Credit is a tax credit available to landowners who voluntarily place their land into permanent conservation easements in Virginia.
Q: Who can file Form LPC-1?
A: Any landowner who has placed their land into a permanent conservation easement in Virginia can file Form LPC-1.
Q: What is a conservation easement?
A: A conservation easement is a legal agreement between a landowner and a land trust or government agency that permanently limits certain uses of the land to preserve its natural, scenic, or agricultural values.
Q: What are the requirements for claiming a Land Preservation Credit?
A: To claim a Land Preservation Credit, the land must be located in Virginia, the conservation easement must be permanent, and the landowner must file Form LPC-1.
Q: How much is the Land Preservation Credit?
A: The amount of the Land Preservation Credit varies depending on the appraised value of the land and other factors. It can range from 40% to 75% of the appraised value of the land.
Q: When is the deadline for filing Form LPC-1?
A: The deadline for filing Form LPC-1 is December 31 of the year following the year in which the conservation easement was granted.
Q: Are there any other forms or documents required to be submitted with Form LPC-1?
A: Yes, the landowner must also submit a copy of the conservation easement and an appraisal of the land with Form LPC-1.
Q: Can the Land Preservation Credit be carried forward or transferred?
A: No, the Land Preservation Credit cannot be carried forward or transferred to another taxpayer.
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