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Section 48C – Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit
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Section 48C is an investment tax credit for qualifying investments in qualifying advanced energy projects that receive an allocation based on a competitive application process.
The control number issued by the Department of Energy is required for pre-filing registration for a section 48C credit. The lack of a valid control number issued by the Department of Energy cannot be remedied with alternative documentation.
| Registration Section | Field | Field Description |
|---|---|---|
Election |
Election | Refer toTable 1 for election types available based on entity type. |
| Important Dates | Date Placed in Service | See “Important Dates” |
Facility/ Information |
Type of Facility/ |
User entered. |
Facility/ Information |
48C Allocation Control Number (From Department of Energy) |
Enter Department of Energy 48C Allocation Control Number issued. |
Facility/ Information |
What source of funds was used to acquire the property? |
See “Source of Funds” |
Facility/ Information |
Additional Information, if any. | Provide any additional information, if necessary, that will help in this registration, such as information regarding disregarded entities/ relationship. |
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