2.312 -Expensing Certain Expenditures for Alternative Energy Sources

Item	Description	FY2008	FY2009	FY2010
2.312	Expensing Certain Expenditures for Alternative Energy Sources In determining net income, a corporation may elect to take an immediate deduction for expenditures made for certain solar or wind powered systems or units located in Massachusetts and used exclusively in the business, in lieu of all other deductions and credits including the deduction for depreciation. Without this provision, such expenditures would have to be capitalized and depreciated. The immediate deduction results in a deferral of tax or an interest-free loan. Origin: M.G.L. c. 63, S. 38H Estimate: $1.2	1.1	1.2	1.2

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ORIGIN
IRC	Federal Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.)
M.G.L.	Massachusetts General Laws
U.S.C	United States Code
ESTIMATES	All estimates are in $ millions.