IRA Section 6417 - Direct Pay

Are You Eligible for Direct Pay Tax Credits?

Tax-exempt organizations can now receive ITC and PTC credits as cash refunds under IRA Section 6417. Check if your organization qualifies for up to 70% of project costs back as direct payments from the IRS.

Learn How It Works
$369B
IRA Clean Energy Investment
30-70%
Potential Credit Value
12+
Eligible Credit Types
2024-2032
Program Duration

Direct Pay Eligibility Calculator

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How Direct Pay Works

Three simple steps to receive your clean energy tax credit as cash

1

Complete Your Project

Install your qualifying clean energy system (solar, wind, storage, EV charging, etc.) and place it in service.

2

Register with IRS

Pre-register your project through the IRS Clean Energy Credit portal before filing your tax return.

3

Receive Direct Payment

File your tax return and receive your credit as a direct cash payment from the IRS.

Key Dates & Deadlines

Registration opens: After facility is placed in service
Registration deadline: Due date of return (including extensions)
For calendar year taxpayers: Typically October 15 of following year

Official IRS Guidance

Access detailed instructions and requirements from the IRS

IRS Direct Pay Portal

Who Qualifies for Direct Pay?

Tax-exempt entities that would otherwise be unable to utilize tax credits

501(c)(3) Nonprofits

Hospitals, schools, charities

State Governments

State agencies, universities

Local Governments

Cities, counties, municipalities

Tribal Governments

Indian tribes, Alaska Native Corps

Rural Electric Co-ops

Member-owned utilities

Public Schools

K-12, community colleges

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