Ruling Makes alliantgroup the only 179D provider with U.S. Tax Court Validated Process and Methodology
The U.S. Tax Court issued a precedent-setting opinion on IRC sec. 179D for alliantgroup's client.
Discover the benefits of the 179D Tax Deduction
- The 179D tax deduction, also called the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction, aims to incentivize businesses implementing energy-efficient technologies and practices within commercial buildings.
- Businesses working on buildings owned by government entities, non-profits, Indian tribal governments, or Alaska Native organizations can qualify.
- Eligibility for more than $5.00 per square foot in deductions is possible if the business contributed to the design of HVAC, interior lighting, or the building envelope.
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Who Can Claim 179D Tax Deduction?
Architects
Engineers
Design-build contractors
work on new or renovated government, non profit, tribal - owned buildings and structures.
Projects that Qualify
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
MILITARY BASES
COURTHOUSES
NON-PROFIT
HOSPITALS
UNIVERSITIES
LIBRARIES
CITY PARKS
AIRPORT
TRIBAL LANDS
Here Are Some of Our Clients' Success Stories
The following are examples from a range of industries:
Project Types Include:
- K-12 Schools
- City Housing
- Higher Education
- Libraries
- Police Stations
Project Types Include:
- Nursing Schools
- Higher Education
- K-12 Schools
- Hospitals
- College Dormitories
Project Types Include:
- Fire Stations
- Police Stations
- K-12 Schools
The 179D Study Process
To qualify for the 179D tax deduction, one needs to follow due process. Broadly there are two parts to the 179D study process.
Evaluation:
In this part, you evaluate the building to determine if they qualify for 179D tax deduction. The building is also compared to the reference model for energy efficient qualifications under ASHRAE norms. This also involves a physical visit to the building by a licensed qualified third party in the state.
Documentation:
There are two primary documents required for 179D tax deduction. Allocation letters confirming ownership of property, energy efficiency of the building and signed by authorized personnel are required for 179D tax deduction. Secondly, a report certifying the building qualifies for 179D along with an energy model that shows energy reduction compared to ASHRAE standards.
1. Discovery & Assessment
Project List – Identify Buildings, Secure Allocation Letter(s), and Obtain Documentation
2. Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis
Energy Modeling, Field Inspection, Certification, and Deliver Final Deduction Numbers for Filing
3. Reporting
Document Cataloguing, Summary Drafting, and Final Report
Risk-free, no-cost preliminary assessment
Top-class staff of licensed engineers in every state who give utmost attention to every aspect of the whole process
State-of-the-art cutting-edge proprietary software interface that aligns with the US Department energy modeling software used by the IRS
A highly skilled team of energy modelers who specialize in the three qualifying building systems
Well-established relationships with 8000+ government entities
How Can We Help? The alliantgroup Advantage
We are the leading experts in tax credits and incentives. Since 2002, we have helped US businesses grow their operations and stay ahead of the competition. To date, we have delivered billions in refunds to over 27,000 businesses.
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A Guide on How You Can Claim the 179D Tax Deduction
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 made the Section 179D Energy Efficient Building Deduction permanent and gives business owners and government contractors a tax incentive for energy-efficient improvements to commercial and government buildings.
What Improvements are Eligible for 179D Tax Deduction?
Taxpayers who invest in constructing new buildings or improving their existing buildings are eligible for 179D tax deduction. These investments must be aimed at reducing energy use. The improvements eligible under ASHRAE standards include:
Building envelopeimprovements
HVACimprovements
Interiorlighting solutions
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What are the Benefits of the 179D Tax Deduction?
You can claim up to $5.00 per square feet of the building worked on. For example, if the qualified building is 100,000 square feet, that could mean up to a $500,000 tax deduction for the work completed.