The IRS recently released an updated Form 4255, Certain Credit Recapture, Excessive Payments, and Penalties, which is used to report the amount due for certain credit recaptures, excessive payments, excessive credit transfers...more
The IRS issued Notice 2025-08 on Jan. 16, 2025, which provides updated guidance regarding the domestic content requirements under Sections 45, 48, 45Y and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code – the investment tax credits and...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Jan. 10, 2025, released initial guidance regarding the production tax credit (PTC) for clean fuels under Section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code, as enacted by the Inflation...more
Under Section 6417 of the Code, as enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), certain taxpayers that fall within the statutory definition of "applicable entities" are allowed to elect to receive a direct payment (i.e.,...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Jan. 3, 2025, released Final Regulations regarding the production tax credit (PTC) for hydrogen under Section 45V of the Internal Revenue Code, as enacted by the Inflation...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS released initial guidance on Jan. 10, 2025, regarding the production tax credit (PTC) for clean fuels under Section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code, as enacted by the Inflation...more
1/13/2025
/ Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Tax Incentives ,
Fuel Standards ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
New Guidance ,
Prevailing Wages ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Renewable Fuel ,
U.S. Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS issued the Proposed Regulations on Oct. 9, 2024, providing long-awaited guidance on entities wholly owned by Tribal governments and organized or incorporated exclusively under the...more
1/10/2025
/ Corporate Taxes ,
Energy Tax Incentives ,
Federal Taxes ,
Indian Reorganization Act ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Exemptions ,
Tribal Corporations ,
Tribal Governments ,
U.S. Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Dec. 12, 2024, issued Final Regulations regarding the investment tax credit (ITC) for Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code, including the ITC for energy generation, energy...more
1/10/2025
/ Clean Energy ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Final Rules ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Interconnections ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
IRS ,
Popular ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Jan. 3, 2025, released final regulations regarding the production tax credit (PTC) for hydrogen under Section 45V of the Internal Revenue Code, as enacted by the Inflation...more
1/3/2025
/ Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Final Rules ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
IRS ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
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 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
/ Alternative Fuels ,
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
/ Alternative Fuels ,
Apprenticeships ,
Comment Period ,
Energy Projects ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
IRS ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Prevailing Wages ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Sept. 17, 2024, issued Proposed Regulations on the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014 (the Act). The Proposed Regulations are an overdue win for Indian country,...more
9/19/2024
/ Advisory Committee ,
Audits ,
General Welfare Exclusion ,
Income Taxes ,
Indian Gaming ,
Indian Gaming Regulation Act ,
Information Reports ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Native American Issues ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Public Comment ,
Public Hearing ,
Safe Harbors ,
Tribal Governments ,
U.S. Treasury
The IRS on July 24, 2024, released Notice 2024-60, which provides Section 45Q guidance for utilization of carbon dioxide and other carbon oxides. The Notice addresses the information that must be included in the required life...more
8/12/2024
/ Administrative Review ,
Carbon Capture and Sequestration ,
Clean Air Act ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Sector ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
IRS ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Renewable Energy ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Tax Credits
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
/ Comment Period ,
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 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
/ Cash Value ,
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 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
/ 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