Tax Senior- Energy Tax Credit

Plante & Moran•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Help clients navigate the rapidly evolving renewable energy and tax credit landscape by advising on available federal tax incentives by translating technical complexity into actionable planning opportunities. Continually monitor energy tax credit legislative and regulatory developments, including rules governing energy property qualification, prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, domestic content, and tax credit monetization (direct pay and transferability). Research, analyze, and develop tax positions, including preparing technical memoranda and documentation studies supporting tax filings claiming federal income tax credits and incentives. Build and expand client relationships across client types, including commercial taxpayers, nonprofits, governments, and other tax-exempt organizations. Support the continued growth of a nationally recognized practice through participation in networking, business development, and strategic growth initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or a Juris Doctor (JD).
CPA license or active state bar admission required.
Two or more years of experience in complex tax consulting, federal tax credit planning, or related areas within a public accounting firm, law firm, the IRS, or a similar environment.
Experience with energy tax credits (Sections 48, 48E, 45, or 45Y of the Tax Code) or someone actively seeking to gain experience with such credits.

Responsibilities

Help clients navigate the rapidly evolving renewable energy and tax credit landscape by advising on available federal tax incentives by translating technical complexity into actionable planning opportunities
Continually monitor energy tax credit legislative and regulatory developments, including rules governing energy property qualification, prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, domestic content, and tax credit monetization (direct pay and transferability)
Research, analyze, and develop tax positions, including preparing technical memoranda and documentation studies supporting tax filings claiming federal income tax credits and incentives.
Build and expand client relationships across client types, including commercial taxpayers, nonprofits, governments, and other tax-exempt organizations
Support the continued growth of a nationally recognized practice through participation in networking, business development, and strategic growth initiatives.