### Question
How is the term qualified facility defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified facility** is defined in *26 U.S.C. § 45* as the following:

> any facility owned by the taxpayer which is originally placed in service after December 31, 1993 (December 31, 1992, in the case of a facility using closed-loop biomass to produce electricity), and before July 1, 1999

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 45*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES > Subchapter A-Determination of Tax Liability > PART IV-CREDITS AGAINST TAX > Subpart D-Business Related Credits**

