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179D & Passive House: Why High-Performance Design Matters

For years, the Section 179D energy efficient commercial building deduction has been a cornerstone of federal tax strategy for architects, engineers, developers, and building owners. It has rewarded projects that meaningfully reduce energy consumption through high-performance HVAC systems, lighting upgrades, and building envelope improvements.  However, the legislative landscape has shifted. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed […]

Leveraging the 45L Tax Credit with LIHTC

Overview The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) was introduced in 1986 and has been by far the...

Inflation Reduction Act’s Impact on 179D: Prevailing Wage & Apprent...

179D – Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction  The Internal Revenue Service Section ...

Designers: Criteria and Considerations for 179D Tax Deduction Eligibility

Overview The Section 179D tax deduction, enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, serves...

Energy Model

What is the Energy Star Homes Program? 

With the right guidance, builders can integrate the Energy Star Homes Program into existing build...

What is a Common Misunderstanding Regarding ERC?

Why Cost Segregation is the Most Valuable Tax Incentive for Property Owners

While there are many real estate tax incentives available on the market, Cost Segregation is stil...

What is 179D?

What is the 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Property Tax Deduction? The Energy Efficien...

45L tax credit

Unlock The §45L Tax Credit for Pre-2023 Projects

Building a single or multifamily development during 2020-2023 may mean you're eligible to claim t...

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Builders, Developers, and the §45L Tax Credit

The §45L tax credit was passed by congress as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to incentiviz...

Form 6765

Top Tax Optimization Strategies for Commercial Building Owners 

This article covers four popular tax optimization strategies that many CRE owners and developers ...

What Is Accelerated Depreciation, and Why Is It a Tax Advantage?

Businesses can utilize accelerated depreciation, an accounting method that allows larger deductio...

You Don’t Need Solar Panels or EV Charging Stations to Qualify for Powerful E...

You Don’t Need Solar Panels or EV Charging Stations to Qualify for Powerful Energy Efficient Tax ...

§179D Incentives

What the expanded §179D Incentive means for Commercial Real Estate Developers

The §179D Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction was updated in legislation making i...