Solid American Hardwood Tax Credit Act
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy efficient home improvement credit to include a credit for natural carbon sinks, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Modification of energy efficient home improvement credit
“(4) the amount of the natural carbon sink expenditures paid or incurred by the taxpayer during such taxable year.”
“(f) Natural carbon sink expenditures—For purposes of this section—
“(1) In general—The term natural carbon sink expenditures means expenditures made by the taxpayer for any natural carbon sink if—
“(A) such natural carbon sink is installed on or in connection with a dwelling unit located in the United States and owned and used by the taxpayer as the taxpayer’s principal residence (within the meaning of section 121),
“(B) the original use of such natural carbon sink commences with the taxpayer, and
“(C) such natural carbon sink reasonably can be expected to remain in use for at least 5 years.
“(2) Natural carbon sink—The term natural carbon sink means—
“(A) any flooring, paneling, millwork, cabinetry doors, or cabinetry facing, or
“(B) any frame for a window or skylight,”
Sec. 3 Termination of increased credit for carbon oxide sequestration
“(6) Termination—Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any carbon capture equipment the construction of which begins after the date of the enactment of this paragraph (determined without regard to when construction of the qualified facility begins).”