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
/ Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Final Rules ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Manufacturers ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Suppliers ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
The Chips and Science Act of 2022 (CHIPS Act) added Section 48D to the Internal Revenue Code (Code) to incentivize the manufacture of semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment in the U.S. The credit is equal to...more
10/30/2024
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Final Rules ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Manufacturers ,
Manufacturing Facilities ,
Semiconductors ,
Tax Credits ,
Technology Sector ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
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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Apprenticeships ,
Comment Period ,
Energy Projects ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
IRS ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Prevailing Wages ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
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
/ Alternative Fuels ,
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 Notice 2024-37 on April 30, 2024, regarding the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Tax Credit found at Section 40B of the Internal Revenue Code as an income tax credit and...more
5/3/2024
/ Agricultural Sector ,
Aviation Industry ,
CARB ,
Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) ,
Climate Change ,
Department of Agriculture ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Federal Pilot Programs ,
Fuel Supply ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
New Guidance ,
Sustainability ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury ,
USDA
The U.S. Department of the Treasury Department and IRS on April 10, 2024, issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) under the Internal Revenue Code's Section 45V clean hydrogen production tax credit (PTC)....more
4/12/2024
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Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
NPRM ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
The Chips and Science Act of 2022 (CHIPS Act) added Section 48D to the Internal Revenue Code to incentivize the production of semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment in the United States. The credit is equal...more
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 ,
Final Rules ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Production Tax Credit ,
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
/ Biomass ,
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 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
/ Aviation Industry ,
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 the 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...more
1/10/2024
/ Carbon Capture and Sequestration ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Comment Period ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Safe Harbors ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
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
/ Department of Energy (DOE) ,
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
/ Batteries ,
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 IRS and U.S. Department of the Treasury released on Dec. 15, 2023, Notice 2024-06 regarding Section 40B of the Internal Revenue Code. Effective for fuel mixtures sold or used after Dec. 31, 2022, and before Jan. 1, 2025,...more
12/15/2023
/ Aviation Industry ,
Biomass ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Diesel Fuel ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Fuel Standards ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
New Guidance ,
Renewable Fuel ,
Renewable Fuel Standard ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released proposed guidance defining "foreign entity of concern" (FEOC) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Among other reasons, this proposed guidance is...more
12/5/2023
/ Clean Car Standards ,
Comment Period ,
Controlled Foreign Corporations ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Foreign Entities ,
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) ,
IRS ,
Proposed Guidance ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Zero-Emission Vehicles
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Dec. 1, 2023, released proposed rules under Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code, the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit, as they relate to the definition of "foreign entity of...more
12/1/2023
/ Automotive Industry ,
Comment Period ,
Controlled Foreign Corporations ,
Foreign Entities ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Manufacturers ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Revenue Procedures ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
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
/ Alternative Fuels ,
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 Oct. 6, 2023, released proposed regulations on the transfer of clean vehicle credits under Internal Revenue Code Section 25E (for previously owned clean vehicles) and Section 30D...more
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 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
/ Energy Projects ,
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
/ Energy Sector ,
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