Case Study 6 of 8: Qualifying as a designer of energy-efficient properties
Case Study 6 of 8: Qualifying as a designer of energy-efficient properties The framework of Internal Revenue Code §179D has guided property owners in establishing whether their projects have achieved the necessary energy and power cost savings to claim a tax deduction. Last year, this updated deduction became permanent through the passage of the […]
Case Study 5 of 8: Qualifying as a designer of energy-efficient properties
Case Study 5 of 8: Qualifying as a designer of energy-efficient properties Construction contractors and designers are very interested in requesting the IRC §179D deduction from owners of qualifying energy efficient commercial building properties (EECP). This tax deduction, which was initially part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, has become permanent and updated […]
The benefit of “new phase” energy-efficient improvements to previously claimed 179D projects
The benefit of “new phase” energy-efficient improvements to previously claimed 179D projects Until the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, property owners had a lifetime max per building of $1.80/sf to pursue Section 179D tax deductions: There’s an important new change that property owners should also know about. Prior to IRA […]
Integrate Section 179D into the Early Stages of Non-Profit Design
Integrate Section 179D into the Early Stages of Non-Profit Design Like their commercial counterparts, non-profit building owners also pursue building and renovation projects. But when it comes to Section 179D deductions, they have more in common with governmental entities. As non-profits are non-tax paying entities, they cannot qualify for tax deductions. While their building […]
Walker Reid Strategies Launches our New Division for Outsourced Engineering Support
Walker Reid Strategies Launches our New Division for Outsourced Engineering Support In June, we announced the formation of our new division, WRS Engineering, which provides outsourced engineering services to our clients. We have developed this division based on our extensive expertise in leveraging technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and automation to help CPAs, specialty tax firms, […]
What are the 2023 updates to Form 8908?
What are the 2023 updates to Form 8908? Form 8908 is the document eligible contractors use to claim the Section 45L tax credit. This IRS credit incentivizes homebuilders and developers to construct energy-efficient residential properties. Continuing to leverage this credit provides substantial tax benefits and actively contributes to promoting sustainable and eco-friendly housing options. […]
The Steps to Obtaining a Section 179D Allocation from the GSA
The Steps to Obtaining a Section 179D Allocation from the GSA The General Services Administration (GSA) plays a crucial role in allocating Section 179D deductions for government building projects. Under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, commercial building owners and tenants can claim tax deductions for specific energy efficiency projects made to their properties. […]
Case Study 4 of 8: Qualifying as a designer of energy-efficient properties
Case Study 4 of 8: Qualifying as a designer of energy-efficient properties For nearly two decades, IRC §179D has provided a tax deduction to property owners who install qualifying energy efficient commercial building property (EECP). Initially part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, this deduction has become permanent and updated through the passage […]
Case Study 3 of 8: Qualifying as a designer of energy-efficient properties
Case Study 3 of 8: Qualifying as a designer of energy-efficient properties Nearly two decades after IRC §179D was published as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, this deduction remains a top priority in building projects. With the enhancements that have occurred through the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, […]
The Phasing Out of QIP Rules is Creating new Section 179D Lighting Opportunities
Though 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is well in our rearview mirror, businesses (as well as individuals) benefited from its provisions. One of its primary targets was the corporate tax structure, with the intention of stimulating business investment and economic growth. Among the many provisions, the Act made substantial changes to the treatment […]
