September 10, 2009

Tax Incentives for the “Green” Industry

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Between Lamborghini developing a hybrid and the proliferation of “green” marketing, there can be no doubt that green is going mainstream.  Congress is trying their best to encourage the green vision by enacting (and expanding) tax incentives designed to use and develop renewable and sustainable resources.  Obtaining the benefit of the incentives depends on a number of items, including satisfying the statutory criteria and placing the property in service in a timely manner.  However, due to some recent changes by Congress, it is not dependent on the taxpayer having taxable income to offset.

What is covered

This presentation focuses on identifying the available tax incentives and understanding how to take advantage of them.  Whether you have worked on “green” projects in the past or this is a new area for you, this webinar presents the issues that must be addressed, including the tax compliance requirements.

This 60-90 minute webinar will provide participants with a conceptual understanding and practical application of the following:

1. Overview of Available Tax Incentives
   1. Tax Credits
   2. Grants
   3. Depreciation
   4. Deductions
2. Eligibility of Taxpayers To Take Advantage of the Incentives
3. The Energy Production Tax Credit
4. The Energy Investment Tax Credit
5. Electing a Tax-Free Grants In Lieu of Tax Credits
6. Special Depreciation and Deductions

Education Objectives 

Participants will learn how to:

1. Identify the availability of “green” tax incentives for commercial projects
2. Recognize fundamental ideas and solutions available to plan for tax efficient usage or development of renewable energy products
3. Evaluate which tax incentive may be optimal in a situation

Recorded on September 10, 2009, this event is available on CD for purchase.