Internal Revenue Code · 26 U.S.C.
§ 45X. Advanced manufacturing production credit
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Cite as 26 U.S.C. § 45X
At a glance
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- Status
- In force
- Added
- August 16, 2022 by Pub. L. 117–169
- Last amended
- July 4, 2025 by Pub. L. 119–21
- Amendments
- 1 dated changes in the source credit
- Length
- 4 subsections · 3,834 words · about 17 min to read
- Defines
- 32 terms
- Cross-references
- cites 5; cited by 6 Code sections and 7 other regulations
- Regulations
- 5 issued under this section
Any eligible component produced and sold by the taxpayer shall be taken into account only if the production and sale described in paragraph (1) is in a trade or business of the taxpayer.
For purposes of this subsection, a taxpayer shall be treated as selling components to an unrelated person if such component is sold to such person by a person related to the taxpayer.
At the election of the taxpayer (in such form and manner as the Secretary may prescribe), a sale of components by such taxpayer to a related person shall be deemed to have been made to an unrelated person.
As a condition of, and prior to, any election described in clause (i), the Secretary may require such information or registration as the Secretary deems necessary for purposes of preventing duplication, fraud, or any improper or excessive amount determined under paragraph (1).
This section shall not apply to any wind energy component produced and sold after December 31, 2027.
This section shall not apply to any metallurgical coal produced after December 31, 2029.
For purposes of subparagraph (K)(ii) or (L)(ii) of paragraph (1), the capacity determined under either subparagraph with respect to a battery cell or battery module shall not exceed a capacity-to-power ratio of 100:1.
For purposes of this paragraph, the term “capacity-to-power ratio” means, with respect to a battery cell or battery module, the ratio of the capacity of such cell or module to the maximum discharge amount of such cell or module.
The term “eligible component” shall not include any property which is produced at a facility if the basis of any property which is part of such facility is taken into account for purposes of the credit allowed under section 48C after the date of the enactment of this section.
In the case of taxable years beginning after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the term “eligible component” shall not include any property which includes any material assistance from a prohibited foreign entity (as defined in section 7701(a)(52), as applied by substituting “used in a product sold before January 1, 2027” for “used in a product sold before January 1, 2030” in subparagraph (D)(iv)(II)(bb) thereof).
The term “inverter” means an end product which is suitable to convert direct current electricity from 1 or more solar modules or certified distributed wind energy systems into alternating current electricity.
The term “central inverter” means an inverter which is suitable for large utility-scale systems and has a capacity which is greater than 1,000 kilowatts (expressed on a per alternating current watt basis).
The term “certified distributed wind energy system” means a wind energy system which is certified by an accredited certification agency to meet Standard 9.1-2009 of the American Wind Energy Association (including any subsequent revisions to or modifications of such Standard which have been approved by the American National Standards Institute).
The term “photovoltaic cell” means the smallest semiconductor element of a solar module which performs the immediate conversion of light into electricity.
The term “polymeric backsheet” means a sheet on the back of a solar module which acts as an electric insulator and protects the inner components of such module from the surrounding environment.
The term “solar tracker” means a mechanical system that moves solar modules according to the position of the sun and to increase energy output.
The term “blade” means an airfoil-shaped blade which is responsible for converting wind energy to low-speed rotational energy.
The term “nacelle” means the assembly of the drivetrain and other tower-top components of a wind turbine (with the exception of the blades and the hub) within their cover housing.
The term “related offshore wind vessel” means any vessel which is purpose-built or retrofitted for purposes of the development, transport, installation, operation, or maintenance of offshore wind energy components.
The term “tower” means a tubular or lattice structure which supports the nacelle and rotor of a wind turbine.
The term “electrode active material” means cathode materials, anode materials, anode foils, and electrochemically active materials, including solvents, additives, and electrolyte salts that contribute to the electrochemical processes necessary for energy storage.
Barite which is barium sulfate purified to a minimum purity of 80 percent barite by mass.
Graphite which is purified to a minimum purity of 99.9 percent graphitic carbon by mass.
Metallurgical coal which is suitable for use in the production of steel (within the meaning of the notice published by the Department of Energy entitled “Critical Material List; Addition of Metallurgical Coal Used for Steelmaking” (90 Fed. Reg. 22711 (May 29, 2025))), regardless of whether such production occurs inside or outside of the United States.
Persons shall be treated as related to each other if such persons would be treated as a single employer under the regulations prescribed under section 52(b).
Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, rules similar to the rules of subsection (d) of section 52 shall apply.
For purposes of this section, a person shall be treated as having sold an eligible component to an unrelated person if such component is integrated, incorporated, or assembled into another eligible component which is sold to an unrelated person.
In the case of a taxpayer for which section 7701(a)(51)(D)(i)(II) is determined to apply for any taxable year, no credit shall be determined under subsection (a) for such taxable year if such determination relates to an eligible component described in subsection (c)(1).
(Added Pub. L. 117–169, title I, § 13502(a), Aug. 16, 2022, 136 Stat. 1971; amended Pub. L. 119–21, title VII, § 70514(a)–(e), July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 273–275.)
Terms defined here
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- applicable critical mineral § 45X(c)(6)
- battery cell § 45X(c)(5)(B)(ii)
- battery module § 45X(c)(5)(B)(iii)
- blade § 45X(c)(4)(B)(i)
- capacity-to-power ratio § 45X(b)(4)(B)
- central inverter § 45X(c)(2)(B)
- certified distributed wind energy system § 45X(c)(2)(D)(ii)
- commercial inverter § 45X(c)(2)(C)
- distributed wind inverter § 45X(c)(2)(D)(i)
- electrode active material § 45X(c)(5)(B)(i)
- eligible component § 45X(c)(1)(A)
- eligible component § 45X(c)(1)(B)
- eligible component § 45X(c)(1)(C)
- inverter § 45X(c)(2)(A)
- microinverter § 45X(c)(2)(E)
- nacelle § 45X(c)(4)(B)(iii)
- offshore wind foundation § 45X(c)(4)(B)(ii)
- photovoltaic cell § 45X(c)(3)(B)(i)
- photovoltaic wafer § 45X(c)(3)(B)(ii)
- polymeric backsheet § 45X(c)(3)(B)(iii)
- qualifying battery component § 45X(c)(5)(A)
- related offshore wind vessel § 45X(c)(4)(B)(iv)
- residential inverter § 45X(c)(2)(F)
- solar energy component § 45X(c)(3)(A)
- solar grade polysilicon § 45X(c)(3)(B)(iv)
- solar module § 45X(c)(3)(B)(v)
- solar tracker § 45X(c)(3)(B)(vi)
- structural fastener § 45X(c)(3)(B)(vii)(II)
- torque tube § 45X(c)(3)(B)(vii)(I)
- tower § 45X(c)(4)(B)(v)
- utility inverter § 45X(c)(2)(G)
- wind energy component § 45X(c)(4)(A)
Regulations under this section
Treasury regulations (26 CFR) issued under § 45X
Cross-references
Computed from the citations in the text of Title 26 and 26 CFR.
This section cites 5 other sections
- § 38 General business credit
- § 48C Qualifying advanced energy project credit
- § 7701(a)(52) Definitions
- § 52(b) Special rules
- § 638(1) Continental shelf areas
Cited by 6 Code sections
- § 30D(e)(1)(A) Clean vehicle credit
- § 38(b)(38) General business credit
- § 6417(b)(7) Elective payment of applicable credits
- § 6418(f)(1)(A)(vi) Transfer of certain credits
- § 6662(m)(2) Imposition of accuracy-related penalty on underpayments
- § 7701(a)(51)(I)(i) Definitions
Cited in 7 regulations not issued under it
- § 1.30D-2 Definitions for purposes of section 30D.
- § 1.6417-1 Elective payment election of applicable credits.
- § 1.6417-2 Rules for making elective payment elections.
- § 1.6417-3 Special rules for electing taxpayers.
- § 1.6417-4 Elective payment election for electing taxpayers that are partnerships or S corporations.
- § 1.6418-1 Transfer of eligible credits.
- § 1.6418-2 Rules for making transfer elections.
Amendment history
From the source credit and the official notes, newest first.
Where it sits in the Code
- Subtitle A Income Taxes
- Chapter 1 NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES
- Subchapter A Determination of Tax Liability
- Part IV CREDITS AGAINST TAX
- Subpart D Business Related Credits
Nearby sections
- § 45T Auto-enrollment option for retirement savings options provided by small employers
- § 45U Zero-emission nuclear power production credit
- § 45V Credit for production of clean hydrogen
- § 45W Credit for qualified commercial clean vehicles
- § 45X Advanced manufacturing production credit
- § 45Y Clean electricity production credit
- § 45Z Clean fuel production credit
- § 45AA Military spouse retirement plan eligibility credit for small employers
Official notes
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Amendment of Subsection (d)(4)
Pub. L. 119–21, title VII, § 70514(a), (f), July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 273, 276, provided that, applicable to components sold during taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2026, subsection (d)(4) of this section is amended to read as follows:
(4) Sale of integrated components
(A) In general
For purposes of this section, a person shall be treated as having sold an eligible component to an unrelated person if—
(i) such component (referred to in this paragraph as the “primary component”) is integrated, incorporated, or assembled into another eligible component (referred to in this paragraph as the “secondary component”) produced within the same manufacturing facility as the primary component, and
(ii) the secondary component is sold to an unrelated person.
(B) Additional requirements
Subparagraph (A) shall only apply with respect to a secondary component for which not less than 65 percent of the total direct material costs which are paid or incurred (within the meaning of section 461 and any regulations issued under section 263A) by the taxpayer to produce such secondary component are attributable to primary components which are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States.
See 2025 Amendment note below.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The date of the enactment of this section, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(B), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 117–169, which was approved Aug. 16, 2022.
The date of enactment of this subparagraph, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(C), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 119–21, which was approved July 4, 2025.
Amendments
2025—Subsec. (b)(1)(M). Pub. L. 119–21, § 70514(e)(2), inserted “(2.5 percent in the case of metallurgical coal)” after “10 percent”.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 119–21, § 70514(b)(1), inserted “and termination” after “Phase out” in heading.
Subsec. (b)(3)(A). Pub. L. 119–21, § 70514(b)(2), substituted “subparagraphs (C) and (D)” for “subparagraph (C)” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(3)(C) to (E). Pub. L. 119–21, § 70514(b)(3), added subpars. (C) to (E) and struck out former subpar. (C). Prior to amendment, text of subpar. (C) read as follows: “For purposes of determining the amount under this subsection with respect to any applicable critical mineral, this paragraph shall not apply.”
Subsec. (c)(1)(C). Pub. L. 119–21, § 70514(c)(1), added subpar. (C).
Subsec. (c)(5)(B)(iii)(III). Pub. L. 119–21, § 70514(d), added subcl. (III).
Subsec. (c)(6)(R) to (AA). Pub. L. 119–21, § 70514(e)(1), added subpar. (R) and redesignated former subpars. (R) to (Z) as (S) to (AA), respectively.
Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 119–21, § 70514(c)(2), added par. (4) relating to restrictions relating to prohibited foreign entities.
Pub. L. 119–21, § 70514(a), amended par. (4) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “For purposes of this section, a person shall be treated as having sold an eligible component to an unrelated person if such component is integrated, incorporated, or assembled into another eligible component which is sold to an unrelated person.”
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2025 Amendment
Pub. L. 119–21, title VII, § 70514(f), July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 276, provided that:
“(1) In general.— Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act [July 4, 2025].“(2) Modification of provision relating to sale of integrated components.— The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to components sold during taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.”
Effective Date
Pub. L. 117–169, title I, § 13502(c), Aug. 16, 2022, 136 Stat. 1981, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [enacting this section and amending section 38 of this title] shall apply to components produced and sold after December 31, 2022.”