Section 179D lets architects, engineers, and contractors claim up to $5.94 per square foot in federal tax deductions on energy-efficient projects for tax-exempt building owners — but new claims sunset for projects starting construction after June 30, 2026 under the OBBBA.
California SB 253 and SB 261 require companies with $500M+ revenue doing business in California to disclose Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and publish TCFD-aligned climate risk reports. The first SB 253 emissions report is due August 10, 2026 — here is who is in scope, what to file, and how to prepare.
Section 45Q pays $85 per ton for industrial carbon capture and $180 per ton for direct air capture, claimable for twelve years, transferable for cash, and exposed to recapture for up to seventeen years. This guide explains thresholds, disposal pathways, OBBBA changes, and the bookkeeping discipline that protects the credit.
Section 25D's 30% residential clean energy credit ends December 31, 2025 under the OBBBA. How to file the final-year claim on Form 5695, carry unused credit forward indefinitely, and use TPO leases or Section 48E to capture value in 2026.
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Plain-text accounting is reshaping how organizations manage ESG reporting and carbon tracking, addressing data quality challenges and enhancing sustainability metrics with precision.
As ESG investments soar and regulations tighten, organizations can streamline sustainability tracking and financial reporting through Beancount's plain-text accounting. This article delves into creating a unified system that enhances compliance and data integrity.
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