A step-by-step guide to purchasing renewable energy tax credits -- from browsing available inventory through escrow-protected funding to IRS filing. No surprises, no hidden steps.
Log in and browse the live marketplace. Every listed credit shows its type (ITC, PTC, 45X, 48E), project details, credit amount, asking price, and verification status. Filter by credit size, project technology, pricing range, or geography.
Every credit on DealStar includes a detailed diligence report generated by our AI-powered verification engine. This is not a summary -- it is the complete project review your tax and legal teams need to approve the purchase.
In a traditional transaction, the buyer's legal team spends weeks (or months) collecting these documents from the seller and their counsel. On DealStar, the report is complete before the credit is listed. Your review starts from a position of full information, not discovery.
When you find a credit that fits, express interest through the platform. DealStar generates a standardized term sheet based on the listing price and credit details. Both parties review and confirm terms electronically.
Purchase funds are wired to an escrow account -- not directly to the seller. The escrow agent holds the funds until all conditions are satisfied: transfer documentation is executed, IRS forms are filed, and DealStar's verification is confirmed complete.
In bilateral deals, buyers often wire funds directly to sellers with limited recourse if documentation falls through. Escrow eliminates this risk. Your capital is protected until the credit transfer is legally complete.
DealStar generates all required IRS transfer documentation, including the Transfer Election Statement, basis tracking records, and any applicable bonus credit documentation. The seller files the election; DealStar tracks confirmation.
Once all documentation is verified and filed, escrow releases the funds to the seller. You now hold the credit and apply it against your federal income tax liability on your return. The full transaction record remains accessible on-platform for compliance and audit purposes.
Escrow-Protected Transactions
The escrow structure ensures neither party is exposed to counterparty risk during the transfer process.
Throughout the process, both parties have full visibility into the escrow status through the DealStar platform. Every action is logged and timestamped for complete auditability.
Common Questions
Credits on the platform range from under $100K to over $10M. There is no minimum purchase requirement, though most transactions are $250K and above.
Any entity with federal income tax liability can purchase transferable credits under Section 6418 -- C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and certain tax-exempt entities. Use our qualification wizard to check.
Every credit on DealStar is backed by Lloyd's of London insurance. If the IRS disallows the credit after purchase, the insurance covers the buyer's loss. This is institutional-grade protection for every transaction.
Yes. Many buyers assemble a portfolio of credits from different projects and technology types. The platform supports multiple concurrent transactions with independent escrow arrangements.
Escrow funds are returned to the buyer if the transaction fails to close for any reason. The escrow structure is specifically designed to protect buyers from this scenario.
We recommend having your tax advisor review the diligence report and transaction terms. DealStar's standardized documentation significantly reduces outside counsel time and cost compared to bilateral deals.