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Clean fuel producers face evolving regulations and complex tax rules that can make it difficult to capture available incentives. Whether you're producing ethanol, sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, biogas or hydrogen, your focus is on scaling operations, staying compliant and maximizing returns.

Why RSM

RSM supports you with practical, informed guidance—so you can make confident decisions, unlock federal and state tax credits, and reduce risk. We work with more than 100 clean fuel producers across the U.S., bringing deep industry insight and technical tax knowledge to help you move forward with clarity.

We tailor our guidance to your business model—whether you’re focused on a single fuel type or expanding into new markets. We stay close to policy developments and collaborate across disciplines to deliver insights that support confident, coordinated action.

Explore how clean fuel incentives apply to your business

Clean fuel producers face complex tax rules—learn how to qualify for credits, reduce risk and improve project returns.

Not sure which clean fuel credits apply to your business?
You’re producing ethanol, hydrogen or renewable diesel—but the tax credit landscape is crowded and confusing. We help you cut through the noise, identify which credits you qualify for (like 45Z, 40B and 45Q), and structure your claims to maximize value.
Struggling with excise tax registration and compliance?

Without proper registration, you risk losing access to key incentives. We guide you through the excise tax process, help you meet IRS requirements and assist with compiling audit-ready documentation.

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Worried your project design might limit your tax benefits?
The way your clean fuel project is structured can make or break your eligibility. We work with your finance and operations teams to model scenarios, optimize credit utilization and align your tax strategy with your business goals.
Facing challenges with feedstock sourcing and carbon scoring?
Your credit value depends on lifecycle emissions and feedstock inputs—but the rules are technical and evolving. We help you navigate carbon intensity scoring, manage co-products and stay compliant with emerging standards.
Unsure which costs qualify for clean fuel credits?
Many businesses miss out on incentives because they don’t track or report costs correctly. We help you identify qualifying expenses, align with tax and financial reporting standards, and prepare for investor or regulatory scrutiny.
Planning a transaction or acquisition in the clean fuel space?
Complex tax implications for mergers and acquisitions can alter deal outcomes. We support your transaction planning, helping you assess risks, structure the deal and preserve your eligibility for clean fuel incentives.
Trying to connect your tax strategy to sustainability goals?

You’re investing in sustainability, and you want your tax strategy to reflect it. We help you align clean fuel incentives with your environmental reporting, so you can demonstrate impact and meet stakeholder expectations.

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Missing out on state and local incentives?
Federal credits are just the beginning. We map out state and local programs, help you layer incentives across jurisdictions, and guide you in capturing every available benefit.
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