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Official Resources

Links to authoritative government sources, official guidance, and technical materials related to renewable energy tax credits.

IRS Resources

Official guidance and materials from the Internal Revenue Service

  • Elective Pay and Transferability Overview

    Comprehensive IRS resource on elective pay and transferability, with links to guidance, forms, and FAQs.

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  • Elective Pay and Transferability FAQs

    Detailed IRS frequently asked questions about the transferability of tax credits, including step-by-step instructions.

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  • IRS Pre-Filing Registration Portal

    Information on the required pre-filing registration process for transferring credits.

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  • Form 3800 (General Business Credit)

    The primary form for reporting business tax credits, including transferred credits.

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  • Form 3468 (Investment Credit)

    Form for claiming the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for renewable energy projects.

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Federal Register Resources

Official publications of the Federal Register related to tax credits

  • Section 6418 Transfer of Certain Credits (Final Rule)

    The official final rules on Section 6418, published on April 30, 2024.

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  • Section 6418 Transfer of Certain Credits (Proposed Rule)

    The proposed rules on Section 6418, published on June 21, 2023.

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  • Inflation Reduction Act (Public Law 117-169)

    The full text of the Inflation Reduction Act, which created Section 6418.

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Educational Resources

Analysis and guidance from reputable professionals

  • Arnold & Porter: Final Rules on Transfers of Clean Energy Tax Credits

    In-depth breakdown and analysis of the final rules for tax credit transfers.

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  • Baker Tilly: IRS Releases Final Regulations for Section 6418

    Summary of key elements of the final regulations for tax credit transfers.

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  • Holland & Knight: Section 6418 Final Regulations Overview

    Article summarizing key changes and clarifications in the final regulations.

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  • CLA: Inflation Reduction Act and Transferability Rules

    Educational article on how the transferability system creates a marketplace for tax credits.

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Quick Reference Resources

Practical tools and quick reference guides

IRS Tax Credit Reference Chart

Quick reference guide for different renewable energy tax credits, including rates and eligibility criteria.

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Transfer Statement Template

Sample template for creating a Section 6418 transfer election statement with all required elements.

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Placed-in-Service Checklist

Comprehensive checklist for documenting and verifying placed-in-service status for renewable energy projects.

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Tax Credit Verification Process Flowchart

Visual flowchart explaining the IRS verification process for transferred tax credits.

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Disclaimer

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