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Channel Brief·Moss Adams · 5 episodes
Updated Nov 15, 2025

Federal tax incentives reshape energy and cross-border business strategy

Moss Adams tracks how the Inflation Reduction Act and direct pay credits unlock billions in clean energy investment while multilingual advisory practices bridge global commerce.

Moss Adams argues that federal policy and tax structure changes create measurable competitive advantage for companies that understand and act on them early. The channel proves this by anchoring discussion of the Inflation Reduction Act's real compliance requirements, direct pay eligibility rules, and their financial impact on energy investment and cross-border operations, rather than treating these topics as abstract policy.

Drawn from Direct Pay Credits are a Game Changer for Rene… and 3 more →

“Tax-exempt organizations can now receive direct cash payments for renewable energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.”

Episode 2: Direct Pay Credits are a Game Changer

By the numbers

25%

projected increase in renewable energy investments due to IRA

25%

projected renewable energy investment increase from IRA incentives

What the channel argues

InsightIRA offers billions in clean energy incentives but requires meeting wage, apprenticeship, and domestic content compliance rules.→
InsightTax-exempt entities including nonprofits, universities, hospitals, and municipalities now qualify for direct cash payments on renewable energy credits.→
DataRenewable energy investments projected to increase 25 percent due to IRA incentives.→
InsightBaker Tilly's China practice serves early-stage ventures through major multinationals using bilingual and cultural bridge capabilities.→
InsightCompanies with proactive renewable energy strategies gain competitive advantage by capitalizing on IRA-driven funding and credits.→

What you'll learn

•Tax-exempt institutions can now monetize renewable energy tax credits directly as cash rather than requiring complex tax equity financing structures.
•Energy companies must navigate wage, apprenticeship, and domestic content requirements to unlock enhanced IRA tax credits.
•Bilingual and cultural advisory capabilities unlock cross-border business growth for both Chinese enterprises in the U.S. and Chinese-heritage-led American companies.
•Proactive understanding of IRA provisions creates material financial and competitive advantage in energy sector investment decisions.

What to do about it

→Audit your renewable energy and clean energy investments against IRA wage, apprenticeship, and domestic content compliance requirements to confirm credit eligibility.
→If your organization is tax-exempt, evaluate direct pay credit eligibility under IRA rules to access previously unavailable renewable energy financing.
→If managing cross-border business with Chinese entities or heritage, engage bilingual advisory support to navigate cultural protocols and U.S. reporting requirements.

Who and what shows up

Beverly Bian

Baker Tilly China practice

Named member of dedicated team bridging cross-border growth for Chinese enterprises and Chinese-heritage-led U.S. companies.

Terry Dickens

Baker Tilly China practice

Named member of dedicated team bridging cross-border growth for Chinese enterprises and Chinese-heritage-led U.S. companies.

Lucy Ni

Baker Tilly China practice

Named member of dedicated team bridging cross-border growth for Chinese enterprises and Chinese-heritage-led U.S. companies.

Matt Kaden

Managing Director, Moss Adams

Guest expert on IRA implications and opportunities for the energy sector.

Questions this channel answers

Q

How do I access Inflation Reduction Act incentives for renewable energy?

Companies must meet specific wage, apprenticeship, and domestic content compliance requirements to qualify for enhanced tax credits. Proactive planning and expert advisory support are critical for full capitalization on IRA opportunities.

Addressing the Complexities and Opportunities of the Inf… →
Q

Can tax-exempt organizations claim renewable energy tax credits?

Yes. Under the Inflation Reduction Act, tax-exempt entities including nonprofits, universities, hospitals, government organizations, public utilities, tribal governments, and municipalities can now receive direct cash payments for renewable energy credits without having tax liability.

Direct Pay Credits are a Game Changer for Renewable Ener… →
Q

How much will IRA incentives increase renewable energy investment?

A recent study highlighted that renewable energy investments are projected to increase by 25 percent due to IRA incentives.

Inflation Reduction Act Can Impact Company Investments →
Q

What value do bilingual and cultural capabilities bring to cross-border business?

Baker Tilly's China practice bridges cultural nuances and business protocols through bilingual teams serving clients ranging from early-stage ventures to major multinationals, providing clarity across audit, tax, assurance, valuation, and cross-border transaction advisory.

Baker Tilly Bridges Cultures and Markets to Power U.S.–C… →
Topics:Inflation Reduction Act incentivesRenewable energy tax creditsDirect pay and tax-exempt entitiesCross-border tax and transaction advisoryChina trade and cultural fluency
Themes:Policy-driven competitive advantage through early action and compliance planningStructural change unlocking capital for previously excluded stakeholdersCultural and linguistic fluency as strategic differentiator in global commerce

Industry context

Policy and regulatory frameworks are reshaping competitive positioning as organizations navigate structural business climate changes and decarbonization mandates across regions.

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