Tax Tip #259
Ralph Loggia • August 5, 2025
Clean Energy Incentives
Considering a clean energy upgrade? Better hurry! The Big Beautiful Bill terminates some incentives, so if you are considering an upgrade or improvement, act now to take advantage of available tax benefits.
The bill will be phasing out the following federal clean energy tax credits:
- Previously-owned clean vehicle credit - ends after Sept. 30, 2025
- Clean vehicle credit - ends for vehicles acquired after Sept. 30, 2025
- Qualified commercial clean vehicle credit - ends after Sept. 30, 2025
- Alternative fuel vehicle refueling credit - ends after June 30, 2026
- Energy-efficient home improvement credit - ends after Dec. 31, 2025
- Residential clean energy credit - ends for costs incurred after Dec. 31, 2025
- New energy-efficient home credit - ends after June 30, 2026
- Energy-efficient commercial buildings deduction (Sec. 179D) - ends for properties where construction begins after June 30, 2026
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