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Inflation Reduction Act -IRS Issues Announcement Updating ASHRAE Standard 90.1 for 2028 and later

IRA UPDATE -IRS Issues Announcement Updating ASHRAE Standard 90.1 for §179D On May 17th, 2024 the Internal Revenue Service Issued Announcement 2024-24, 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 placed […]

The Opportunity for Larger §179D Deductions Without Prevailing Wage Qualification

Once of the biggest changes to occur with IRC Section 179D and 45L credits is the use of prevailing wage and apprentice-based project labor, which occurred with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022. Projects placed in service after December 31, 2022, now have a two-tiered deduction with projects meeting the prevailing wage […]

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 […]