📄 Podcast Description:
This week on The Tax Credit Talk, hosts Hallie James and Parker An cover three major developments shaking up the tax credit landscape from federal energy incentives to state-level housing policy and the ripple effects of EV credit rollbacks.

⚡ In energy credits, Congress has approved a phase-out schedule for the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit (PTC), requiring projects to start construction before specific deadlines to qualify, with most incentives ending by 2030. Industry groups warn the move could stall renewable energy development, while lawmakers argue it is time to reduce federal spending and let the market mature.

🏘️ In affordable housing, a new Texas bill proposes prohibiting Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) allocations for developments in school districts rated “D” or “F.” Supporters say it will direct families toward better educational opportunities, but critics warn it could deepen segregation and restrict housing availability in already underserved areas.

🚗 On the transportation front, U.S. electric vehicle sales have dropped following the Trump administration’s removal of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Automakers say the incentive was a major driver of demand, and its absence risks slowing EV adoption and progress toward climate goals.

🧩 Inside the episode:

• Congress sets 2030 end date for major energy credits
• Texas bill ties LIHTC funding to school ratings
• EV sales slump after federal incentive rollback
• Policy tensions between fiscal restraint, equity, and climate goals

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