As we approach 2025, businesses and real estate investors are facing a significant shift in tax strategy due to the ongoing phase-out of bonus depreciation. While this change may initially seem like a limitation, it presents an opportunity to explore other lucrative tax incentives, such as the 179D Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction. Understanding how these … Read more
On January 18, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a new online portal to help building owners, developers, and tax professionals better understand the potential tax deduction opportunities under §179D. This tool aims to simplify the sometimes-confusing calculations necessary to determine whether a commercial building qualifies for the 179D Energy-Efficient Commercial Building Tax … Read more
Over the past year, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has fundamentally reshaped the incentives landscape for energy-efficient buildings and clean energy initiatives. At Walker Reid, we’ve helped building owners, architects, developers, and other stakeholders maximize their tax benefits and navigate new legislative updates—particularly surrounding the 179D deduction, 45L credit, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC). With … Read more
The 179D Tax Incentives and 45L Credits Tax Benefits have become powerful tools for promoting energy-efficient construction and sustainable development. In 2025, updates and legislative changes will significantly impact CPAs, architectural and engineering (A/E) firms, real estate developers, and construction and energy service companies. Staying informed on these developments is essential to optimizing benefits and … Read more
Energy tax incentives have always been powerful catalysts for encouraging sustainable development, reducing energy costs, and stimulating economic growth. As we head into 2025, a new wave of updates and proposed adjustments promises to reshape the landscape for CPAs, architectural and engineering (A/E) firms, real estate developers, and construction and energy service companies. Staying abreast … Read more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its annual inflation adjustments for the tax year 2025, bringing significant updates to the Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction under Section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code. These changes, detailed in Revenue Procedure 2024-40, are poised to impact building owners, architects, and designers aiming to capitalize on tax incentives … Read more
As a subject matter expert in 26 U.S.C. § 179D, the recent case of United States v. Oehler underscores the vital importance of engaging experienced and reputable firms, like Walker Reid Strategies, to guide you through the complex landscape of energy-efficient commercial building deductions. Click here for the original case: United States v. Oehler Why … Read more
The construction industry significantly impacts the environment, but there’s a growing movement toward sustainability that builders, contractors, and developers simply cannot ignore. The path towards promoting energy-efficient building practices is by utilizing tax incentives such as §179D and §45L, crucial in offering substantial financial benefits to those who adopt sustainable practices. The Impact of §179D … Read more
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 … Read more
The landscape of tax benefits for energy-efficient construction has undergone a significant transformation in 2023 with the updates to Section 179D. In this blog, we will explore how this program empowers tax-exempt organizations and unlocks exciting opportunities for design professionals like architects, engineers, and design-build contractors. §179D Changes 179D is a deduction that incentivizes energy-efficient … Read more
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