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 ,
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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 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 IRS on June 21, 2023, released 2023 production tax credit (PTC) amounts under Section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code. That guidance provides that: Section 45 allows a renewable energy PTC for generating electricity from...more
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
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
In existence since 2000, the federal New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) incentive has provided gap financing and infusions of cash in economically distressed communities for more than two decades. However, the amount of NMTC funds...more
5/13/2022
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Community Development ,
Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
LIHTC ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Native American Issues ,
New Market Tax Credits ,
Opportunity Zones ,
Tax Credits ,
Tribal Economic Development Projects ,
Tribal Lands
• With Democrats taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives, tax provisions affecting tribal governments and their members are once again on the table for discussion.
• This notice provides an overview of seven...more
2/5/2019
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Deferred Compensation ,
Estate Planning ,
General Welfare Exclusion ,
Health Insurance ,
Income Taxes ,
Indian Gaming ,
Indian Tribal Trusts ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Minors ,
Native American Issues ,
Non-Taxable Income ,
Opportunity Zones ,
Savings Plans ,
Social Security ,
Tax Audits ,
Tax Benefits ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Tax Deductions ,
Tax Planning ,
Tax Reform ,
Taxable Distributions ,
Tribal Governments
• Indian Country was disappointed in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017's lack of inclusion of provisions that would put tribes on an equal footing with sovereign nations.
• In addition, modifications of the "Kiddie Tax"...more
• President Donald Trump on Dec. 22, 2017, signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the first major overhaul of the U.S. tax system in over 30 years.
• Although few of the enacted provisions are specific to Indian Country, several...more
2/26/2018
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General Welfare Exclusion ,
Grantor Trusts ,
Health Insurance ,
Homeowners ,
Income Taxes ,
Indian Gaming ,
Indian Health Service (IHS) ,
Indian Tribal Trusts ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Minors ,
Native American Issues ,
Property Tax ,
Restructuring ,
Safe Harbors ,
SALT ,
State Taxes ,
Tax Audits ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Tax Deductions ,
Tax Incentives ,
Tax Rates ,
Tax Reform ,
Taxable Distributions ,
Tribal Governments ,
Tribal Lands ,
Trump Administration
In the past month, members of Congress have introduced two important bills that promote parity for tribal governments and their tribal council members.
The Tribal Social Security Fairness Act would allow tribal...more
7/7/2017
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Excise Tax ,
FICA Taxes ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Opt-In ,
Pensions ,
Social Security ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Exemptions ,
Tax-Exempt Bonds ,
Tribal Governments
As the Republican-led Congress and White House move forward on the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and major tax-reform legislation, there are several new opportunities that may benefit tribal governments and their...more
2/1/2017
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Charitable Donations ,
Gaming Revenues ,
General Welfare Exclusion ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare ,
Indian Gaming ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Native American Issues ,
Premium Subsidies ,
Tax Code ,
Tax Rates ,
Tribal Governments ,
Trump Administration
After receiving more than 120 written comments on how the IRS should apply the general welfare exclusion to Indian tribal government programs, the IRS has issued final guidance detailing how tribal programs may take advantage...more