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 […]
