Washington, D.C. (January 14, 2025) – The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) will host a specialized webinar today, January 14, at 2:00 PM ET to guide public transit agencies through the extensive tax credits available under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In collaboration with Plante Moran’s tax experts, the webinar will offer essential insights into maximizing these new clean energy incentives.
The IRA’s “direct pay” provisions mark a historic shift, enabling transit agencies to capitalize on tax credits for investments in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, alternative fuels, and renewable energy technologies. Previously, most transit agencies were unable to benefit from these tax credits due to their tax-exempt status.
“The Inflation Reduction Act opens unprecedented doors for public transportation to embrace clean energy solutions,” said APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas. “Our webinar, education modules and Energy Credit Guidebook provide our members with comprehensive resources to navigate and maximize these tax benefits, fostering more sustainable and efficient public transportation across the nation.”
The interactive webinar will explore:
- A strategic overview of transit-specific tax credits, including detailed eligibility criteria and potential applications
- Comprehensive qualification requirements, featuring real-world examples and implementation strategies
- Expert guidance on navigating the claims process, with insights into common challenges and solutions
- Exclusive access to specialized on-demand content covering specific credit categories and applications
Attendees will receive APTA’s newly developed Energy Credit Guidebook, offering:
- In-depth analysis of transit-relevant tax credits, including practical application scenarios
- Strategic planning frameworks for identifying and implementing qualifying projects
- Comprehensive documentation protocols for tax filings and audit preparation
- Focused guidance on renewable energy and clean vehicle incentives, with implementation timelines
- A series of six recorded education modules on transit-specific tax credits and surrounding rules
- Toolkits covering the steps of the tax return process
For registration and additional information, visit APTAU Learning: Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits.
Media contact: Amy Thompson, athompson@apta.com, 202-285-2997.
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