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What is the 179D Tax Deduction and how does
it work?

179D is a federal incentive intended to stimulate the U.S. economy by rewarding architecture, engineering, and design-build contractor businesses with up to $5.00 per square foot for their work on government-owned buildings. The deduction is allowed for both new construction and past projects going back to 2019. 

What is the 179D Tax Deduction and how does it work?

179D is a federal incentive intended to stimulate the U.S. economy by rewarding architecture, engineering, and design-build contractor businesses with up to $5.00 per square foot for their work on government-owned buildings. The deduction is allowed for both new construction and past projects going back to 2019.

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  • Well established relationships with 8000+ government entities.

Who Can Claim 179D?

Architects, engineers, and design-build contractors that work on new or renovated government-owned buildings and structures, for example:

K-12 Schools
Military Bases
Prisons
Courthouses
Non-profit
Hospitals
Universities
Libraries
City Parks
Airport
Tribal Lands
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A Guide on How You Can Claim the 179D Deduction

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 made the Section 179D energy efficient commercial building deduction permanent and gives business owners and government contractors a tax incentive for energy-efficient improvements to commercial and government buildings.
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