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Tax credit referral partners for advisors with C corporation clients
Many advisors have clients who owe meaningful federal income tax and have never been shown that a purchased, transferable credit is an option. This page explains, in general terms, how advisors who serve C corporations can introduce those clients to Veritas, and what the process does and does not involve.
It is general information for professionals. It is not tax, legal or investment advice, it does not solicit investments, and it does not promise any outcome or any compensation.
Who this is for
| Advisor type | Where a credit conversation tends to come up |
|---|---|
| CPAs and tax advisors | Year-end projections that show a federal balance due, or estimated-payment planning for the current year. |
| Wealth managers, RIAs and family offices | Clients who own or control a C corporation, or who have large passive income and want to understand the passive activity limits. |
| M&A and transaction advisors | A sale or recapitalization year in which a C corporation has an unusually large federal tax bill, and timing matters. |
| Fractional CFOs and controllers | Cash-tax forecasting and quarterly estimate decisions for growing companies. |
| Corporate and tax attorneys | Clients who ask how a credit purchase agreement works and who will review the contract with their own counsel. |
| Insurance and risk brokers | Clients evaluating recapture insurance as part of a purchase. |
Signals that a client may want to learn more
- A C corporation with a projected federal income tax liability large enough to be worth planning around, after its other credits. See the C corporation buyer guide.
- A tax year with a one-time gain, a large bonus-depreciation reversal or a sale closing. See credit capacity after bonus depreciation and §174A.
- A client who has already asked about "the federal ITC" or "green energy credits". Our which-credit-applies guide sorts these out.
- A closely held corporation, where the passive activity rules can limit use of a purchased credit.
The client-qualification checklist lists the questions we suggest asking before any introduction.
How an introduction usually works
- Capacity check, no names needed. You can describe a client's entity type, expected tax year and approximate federal liability without identifying them.
- Overview of what may be available. We explain, in general terms, how §48E credit blocks are offered, timing and the discount to face value. Nothing here is a quote until a written offer exists.
- Diligence package. If the client wants to proceed, we provide the information a buyer's advisors typically review: IRS registration number, project documentation, insurance and foreign-entity (FEOC) representations. See the due diligence checklist.
- Your client's advisors decide. The CPA, counsel and the client make the tax and legal determinations. Veritas does not give tax or legal advice.
Why we lead with §48E
The §48E clean electricity investment credit covers solar, storage and other generation, so a buyer is more likely to find a block that fits a particular tax year and size. It also carries a five-year recapture period and foreign-entity rules that every buyer should understand. Read the full §48E buyer guide and the comparison with other transferable credits before making any introduction.
Referral compensation and professional rules
This page does not publish, offer or promise any fee, commission or revenue share. Whether any arrangement is appropriate depends on the advisor's professional obligations. For example, accounting, securities and bar rules can require written disclosure to the client, restrict compensation for some clients, or prohibit it. Advisors should check with their own compliance team or counsel before any arrangement is discussed. Many advisors prefer to introduce a client with no compensation at all. See also how broker fees and commissions work in this market in general.
What we ask of partners
- Introduce only clients you believe have a legitimate need for tax planning.
- Keep your own advice separate from ours; do not describe Veritas as providing tax or investment advice.
- Do not describe a credit purchase as guaranteed savings. Discounts, timing and recapture risk vary.
Contact Veritas about a partner introduction · CPA partner program
Educational information only, not tax, legal or investment advice, and no outcome is promised. Rules and figures were checked against the cited sources on October 31, 2026; they change, so confirm with your CPA and counsel before acting. Veritas does not offer or solicit investments. See our disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a CPA to refer a client?
No. Wealth managers, family offices, M&A and transaction advisors, fractional CFOs, attorneys and risk brokers can all introduce clients. The client's own CPA and counsel should review any purchase.
Does Veritas pay referral fees?
This page does not offer or promise any compensation. Whether any arrangement is permitted depends on your professional rules, so check with your compliance team or counsel first. Any arrangement would need to be disclosed to the client in writing.
Can I ask a capacity question without naming my client?
Yes. You can describe entity type, tax year and an approximate federal liability range, and we can explain in general terms what blocks of §48E credits may exist. Nothing is a quote until a written offer is made.
What kinds of C corporation clients are the best fit?
Companies with meaningful projected federal income tax after other credits, a clear tax year in mind and CPAs who can review the transfer documents. Closely held corporations may face passive activity limits.
Does an introduction obligate my client to buy anything?
No. An introduction is informational. Your client decides, with their own advisors, whether to proceed.
- IRS: Clean Electricity Investment Credit (§48E)
- IRS: Elective pay and transferability FAQs, Transferability (Q4-Q15)
- 26 U.S.C. §6418, Transfer of certain credits (Cornell LII)
- 26 U.S.C. §38, General business credit (Cornell LII)
- 26 U.S.C. §469, Passive activity losses and credits limited (Cornell LII)
- 26 U.S.C. §50, Other special rules, including recapture (Cornell LII)
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Related guides
- Tax Credit Transfer Agreement Checklist for CPAs
- CPA Year-End 2026 Guide: Which Clients to Ask About Credit Purchases
- Can an S Corporation or Partnership Buy Transferable Tax Credits?
- A Framework for Family Offices, RIAs and Wealth Managers: Which Clients Can Use a Transferable Credit?
- Buying transferable tax credits