179D Green Building Deduction
A deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot for owners — and designers — of energy-efficient commercial buildings.
Reward for Building Efficiently
The 179D Green Building Tax Deduction is for owners of energy-efficient commercial buildings. It provides a benefit of up to $1.80 per square foot for buildings that can demonstrate a reduction in energy usage based on the 2001 ASHRAE standard. Interior lighting, HVAC systems and the building envelope are the components measured for energy-efficiency gains.
The Value of Energy-Efficient Buildings
Three building systems are each measured for energy efficiency. Together they combine to the $1.80 per square foot maximum deduction.
Who Qualifies?
The deduction is provided to owners of energy-efficient buildings or renovations placed in service after 2005. For structures owned by government or public agencies, the architects, engineers and contractors who performed the design work can receive the deduction when provided with allocation letters from those agencies.
We Are 179D Specialists
We have a staff of more than 50 professionals across accounting, tax law, architecture and engineering. Former IRS agents head our compliance and audit-defense teams, and our founders are alumni of Ernst & Young, Deloitte and Arthur Andersen — ready to serve your company from data gathering to final documentation.
Independent, Hands-On Certification
179D certification must be performed by an independent third party such as ourselves. Our certified engineers and contractors come on-site to conduct energy audits of your buildings, utilizing qualified software and a comprehensive, hands-on approach.
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