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Compliance with PWA requirements to increase Inflation Reduction Act credits

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Many clean energy tax incentives feature prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) rules, which can increase:

  • The value of certain tax credits by a multiplier of five
  • Production tax credits by five times from the respective applicable credit rates
  • The credit rate for the investment tax credit from 6% of the eligible basis of the property to 30%

However, these enhanced benefits involve numerous compliance and documentation requirements. Ensuring compliance with PWA requirements can secure increased energy credits and deductions, supporting both financial and operational success.

RSM offers scalable prevailing wage consulting and PWA compliance support tailored to your organization’s needs. Our team helps you automate and manage the complex tasks involved in satisfying PWA requirements, leveraging a mix of strategic insight and compliance automation solutions.

You benefit from:

Enhanced return on investment: We can help you meet PWA compliance requirements, which can increase the value of clean energy tax credits by up to five times—significantly enhancing your return on investment.

Confident compliance: Our experienced professionals guide you through the intricate documentation, recordkeeping and reporting obligations required to qualify for increased credit and deduction amounts under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Reduced administrative burden: Our payroll compliance automation tools streamline the process of verifying prevailing wage payments and apprenticeship ratios, reducing administrative burden and risk.

Mitigated risks: With deep knowledge of the Davis-Bacon Act and IRS/Treasury regulations, we can help you minimize costly penalties by supporting your compliance with labor standards and safe harbor provisions.

Strategic planning for long-term value: We can help you align clean energy investments by providing comprehensive support with broader sustainability goals and capital strategies, including credit transferability and monetization opportunities.

Industry insights: Our professionals actively engage with clean energy industry groups and regulatory bodies, educating stakeholders about middle market interests and staying ahead of policy developments.

Navigate complexity with confidence

The PWA rules under the Inflation Reduction Act are complex, and missteps can jeopardize valuable credits. With RSM’s experienced advisors and advanced compliance automation tools, your organization can confidently pursue and substantiate increased clean energy incentives.

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