Case Study 8 of 8: Qualifying as a designer of energy-efficient properties
Case Study 8 of 8: Qualifying as a designer of energy-efficient properties Our final review of the IRS case studies in Memorandum AM 2018-005 wraps up our series examining eight scenarios that help clarify the confusion that can surround a successful §179D tax deduction allocation. As IRS §179D tax deduction allocations have been […]
Case Study 7 of 8: Qualifying as a designer of energy-efficient properties
Case Study 7 of 8: Qualifying as a designer of energy-efficient properties While taxpayers often first think of HVAC and building envelope improvements when considering qualifying §179D energy and power cost savings, lighting improvements can also qualify. Of the eight factual case studies the IRS released in Memorandum AM 2018-005, the seventh scenario examines […]
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 […]
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, […]
Section 179D Commercial Building Deduction Survives US Tax Court Challenge (Somewhat)
A recent United States Tax Court ruling highlights the importance of thoroughly understanding the requirements of §179D and working with an expert in qualifying and certifying energy-efficient commercial building properties. Project on an Existing Building Edwards Engineering, an Illinois-based company specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system design and installation and […]
Inflation Reduction Act -IRS Issues Announcement Affirming ASHRAE Standard 90.1
Inflation Reduction Act -IRS Issues Announcement Affirming ASHRAE Standard 90.1 for §179D On December 23th, 2022 the Internal Revenue Service Issued Announcement 2023-01, affirming the applicable standards to be used for §179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction, starting January 1st, 2023. The announcement clarifies that the reference standard to be used for projects being […]
Inflation Reduction Act -Prevailing Wage And Apprenticeship Notice Issued
IRS Issues Notice providing Guidance for Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship requirements. On November 30th, 2022 the Internal Revenue Service Issued Notice 2022-61, Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Initial Guidance under Section 45(b)(6)(B)(ii) and Other Substantially Similar Provisions. This Notice is the first step in clarification of the major changes that came as part of the Inflation […]
Case Study 2 of 8: Qualifying as a designer of energy-efficient commercial building properties
Case Study 2 OF 8 Qualifying as a designer of energy-efficient commercial building properties Developers and owners of commercial buildings have been qualifying for IRC §179D, a section of the IRS code that provides a deduction for integrating energy efficiencies in buildings, either through new construction or retrofits. Recent changes to §179D are included in […]
