The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Oct. 28, 2024, published final regulations regarding the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit of the Internal Revenue Code (Final Regulations)....more
11/8/2024
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Energy Sector ,
Final Rules ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Manufacturers ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Suppliers ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Oct. 24, 2024, released Final Regulations regarding the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit of the Internal Revenue Code. The Final Regulations are effective 60...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Sept. 19, 2024, released proposed regulations under Section 30C of the Internal Revenue Code providing important clarity on the changes made by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)....more
10/8/2024
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Apprenticeships ,
Business Taxes ,
Charging Stations ,
Energy Storage ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Prevailing Wages ,
Property Tax ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Public Comment ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Sept. 18, 2024, released proposed regulations under Section 30C of the Internal Revenue Code regarding the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit. The proposed...more
9/20/2024
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Motor Vehicles ,
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Eyes on Energy Tax Update is a regular publication of the Holland & Knight Renewable and Alternative Energy Tax Team that provides highlights of important developments. The Renewable and Alternative Energy Tax Team also...more
8/8/2024
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Aviation Industry ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
IRS ,
NPRM ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Rebates ,
Renewable Energy ,
Safe Harbors ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS released final regulations under Section 6417 of the Internal Revenue Code, as enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Section 6417 allows certain taxpayers to elect to...more
3/19/2024
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Clean Energy ,
Comment Period ,
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
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IRS ,
Policies and Procedures ,
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Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on March 5, 2024, released final regulations regarding the direct payment of tax credits under Section 6417 of the Internal Revenue Code (Elective Payment of Applicable Credits)....more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Feb. 16, 2024, released a correction to Internal Revenue Code Section 48 Proposed Regulations relating to the new investment tax credit (ITC) for biogas. The correction provides...more
2/20/2024
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Heavy Equipment ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
IRS ,
Landfills ,
Natural Gas ,
Pipelines ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
The IRS launched its Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Pre-Filing Registration Tool in late 2023 for elective (direct) payments under Section 6417 and tax credit transfers under Section 6418 of the Internal Revenue Code....more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Jan. 19, 2024, released Notice 2024-20, stating their intent to issue proposed regulations regarding the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit under Section 30C of...more
Eyes on Energy Tax Update is a quarterly publication of the Holland & Knight Renewable and Alternative Energy Tax Team that provides highlights of important developments. The Renewable and Alternative Energy Tax Team also...more
1/22/2024
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Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
IRS ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Renewable Fuel ,
Sustainability ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Zero-Emission Vehicles
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Dec. 22, 2023, released proposed regulations regarding the production tax credit (PTC) for hydrogen under Section 45V of the Internal Revenue Code, as enacted by the Inflation...more
12/22/2023
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
IRS ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Proposed Regulation ,
U.S. Treasury ,
White Papers
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Dec. 14, 2023, released Proposed Regulations regarding the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit of the Internal Revenue Code. (See Holland& Knight's previous...more
12/18/2023
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Energy Sector ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Minerals ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Wind Power
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Nov. 17, 2023, released long-awaited proposed regulations (Proposed Regulations) regarding the investment tax credit (ITC) under Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code. Section...more
11/28/2023
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Biomass ,
Emerging Technologies ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Storage ,
Energy Tax Incentives ,
Geothermal Energy ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
Popular ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Prevailing Wages ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
Wind Power
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Nov. 17, 2023, issued proposed regulations (Proposed Regulations) regarding the investment tax credit (ITC) under Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) that, following passage...more
11/21/2023
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Apprenticeships ,
Comment Period ,
Energy Projects ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
Prevailing Wages ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Aug. 29, 2023, announced proposed regulations regarding increased credit or deduction amounts for which taxpayers can qualify by meeting prevailing wage and registered...more
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it has finalized its new rule relating to the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA). This rule goes into effect 60 days after it is officially published in the Federal Register. The final rule...more
The second quarter of 2023 saw continued developments as a result of the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), court activity and announcements from federal agencies. Below, we summarize the updates you need...more
7/27/2023
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Energy Sector ,
Energy Tax Incentives ,
Excise Tax ,
Grants ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
New Guidance ,
NPRM ,
Precedential Opinion ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Renewable Energy ,
Safe Harbors ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released much-anticipated guidance in the form of two notices of proposed rulemaking (NOPRs) regarding the direct payment of tax...more
6/27/2023
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
IRS ,
NPRM ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
Temporary Regulations ,
Transfer of Interest ,
U.S. Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on June 14, 2023, released two notices of proposed rulemaking (NOPRs) regarding the direct payment of tax credits under Section 6417 of the Internal Revenue Code (Elective Payment...more
6/15/2023
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Clean Energy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Federal Funding ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
IRS ,
NPRM ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
Transfer of Interest ,
Tribal Governments ,
U.S. Treasury
Following the release of energy community bonus credit and low-income community bonus credit guidance, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS recently provided taxpayers with the domestic content bonus credit guidance....more
5/18/2023
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Energy Storage ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
IRS ,
Made in the USA ,
Manufacturers ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Renewable Energy ,
Safe Harbors ,
Solar Energy ,
Steel Industry ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Wind Power
Eyes on Energy Tax Update is a regular publication of the Holland & Knight Energy Tax Team that provides highlights of important energy tax developments. ...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS have released several pieces of guidance regarding the tax incentives for clean vehicles provided under Sections 30D (new clean vehicle credit), 25E (previously owned vehicle...more
4/14/2023
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Batteries ,
Comment Period ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Tax Incentives ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
IRS ,
Lithium Batteries ,
Manufacturers ,
Mineral Extraction ,
NPRM ,
Supply Chain ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Incentives ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Zero-Emission Vehicles
After much anticipation, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance regarding the energy community bonus credit under Sections 45, 48, 45Y and 48E, which also is applicable for purposes of Section 48C. The guidance...more
Reinstated by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), Section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code provides $10 billion in credits for qualifying advanced energy projects, $4 billion of which must be allocated projects located...more