UPDATE The 2025 tax law, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” resets the outlook for tax planning across energy, real estate, and construction. Many credits from the Inflation Reduction Act are being phased out sooner than expected. Others now carry more complexity due to sourcing rules, ownership restrictions, and long-term compliance requirements. For ESCOs, … Read more
Colorado’s Energy‑Compliance Curve Is About to Get Steeper—Here’s What You Need to Know Colorado spent the last few years laying the legal groundwork for deep cuts in building‑related greenhouse‑gas (GHG) emissions. In 2025 that groundwork turns into hard‑edged deadlines under two complementary programs: State House Bill 21‑1286 – “Energy Performance for Buildings” (EPB). City & County of … Read more
The IRS Is Watching: What Architects, Engineers, and ESCOs Need to Know The IRS is ramping up its enforcement efforts, and if you’re in the architecture, engineering, or energy services industries, you need to be paying attention. The latest IRS campaign focuses on tax disclosure compliance, whistleblower incentives, and cracking down on taxpayers who aren’t … 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
In a world grappling with climate change, sustainable development has become vital to our collective future. At the intersection of environmental responsibility and economic incentive, §179D Deduction of the Internal Revenue Code is emerging as a potent catalyst for sustainable commercial building growth. At Walker Reid, we are committed to helping businesses navigate the intricacies … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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