45L Tag

On September 27, 2023, the IRS released guidance on §45L New Energy Efficient Home Credit (§45L Credit) through Notice 2023-65. The guidance provided in this notice addresses: (i) the person that is eligible for the credit, (ii) determining the applicable amount of the credit, (iii) energy saving requirements, (iv) certification requirements, and (v) substantiation requirements....

The existing 179D rules continue through December 31, 2022, with new rules going into effect for property placed in service January 1, 2023. The act increases the 179D deduction while lowering the minimum required savings, and expanding allocations to all tax-exempt entities...

President Biden signed Into Law H.R. 5376, The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The Act extended the 45L credit for homes sold or leased during 2022 with little modification. Thus, residences sold or leased in 2022 would qualify for the 45L credit using the 2021 energy efficiency standards. However, from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2032, the Act significantly changes the 45L Energy Efficient Home Credit with new provisions and requirements. ...

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 made changes to the 45L credit. This legislation provides a higher tier credit of $5,000 for eligible single family and manufactured new homes certified as a Zero Energy Ready under the Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home Program....