Why Allocation Letters are Needed to Claim 179D

11/07/2023

Why Allocation Letters are Needed to Claim 179D A guide on the intricacies of designers securing an allocation letter to claim 179D Thought Leadership from Jillian Jones, Senior Manager – Green Building Tax Incentives Architects and designers play a crucial role in creating energy-efficient, tax-exempt buildings, and many need to be made aware of how … Read More

A Guide to Claiming the 179D Deduction

10/31/2023

Using the 179D Deduction Successfully running and managing a business requires paying attention to a lot of things, including tax planning. Taxes get complicated, and it can be tough for the average business owner to know which deductions and credits could benefit their company. Take the 179D deduction. This provision allows eligible taxpayers to get … Read More

Green Building Tax Incentives and How the Inflation Reduction Act Expanded Them

09/30/2023

Green Building Tax Incentives and How the Inflation Reduction Act Expanded Them A guide to how building owners and designers benefit from constructing a more sustainable future To create more environmentally responsible practices in the construction sector and boost the utilization of energy-efficient materials in commercial and residential buildings, the federal government has implemented a … Read More

Optimizing Tax Benefits Through Green Building Tax Incentives

09/29/2023

Optimizing Tax Benefits Through Green Building Tax Incentives A guide on how claiming Green Building Tax Incentives results in additional tax benefits With more building owners and designers constructing commercial and residential buildings that meet the energy-efficiency standards to qualify a project for Green Building Tax Incentives, candidates should also know what other opportunities for … Read More

Putting Dollars Back on Campuses

09/18/2023

Putting Dollars Back on Campuses How colleges and universities benefit from the 179D Tax Deduction Colleges and universities have historically resorted to private donors and alumni to help with the financing of campus improvements. While these methods have proven to be effective, many administrators and facilities directors are unaware of how certain tax incentives established … Read More

KBKG to Host Webinar Series with AIA Los Angeles

07/26/2023

KBKG to Host Webinar Series with AIA Los Angeles PASADENA, Calif. – 7/26/2023 – KBKG, a leading provider of turnkey tax services and solutions, is set to host a series of webinars alongside AIA Los Angeles on August 1 and August 8. The two-part series is to educate architects on effective cost-saving strategies through various … Read More

Putting Dollars Back in Classrooms

06/26/2023

School districts have traditionally resorted to private contributions from the community to raise funds for necessary projects that provide an interactive, quality education for students. While this method is proven to be effective, many leaders of K-12 school districts need to be made aware of how specific tax incentives set forth by the federal government … Read More

Top Five Questions Architects Ask About 179D

05/22/2023

Top Five Questions Architects Ask About 179D Architects’ role in reducing the carbon footprint has left many wondering where the incentive behind designing energy-efficient buildings has come from. This recent push results from the 179D Tax Deduction, a program the U.S. government introduced as part of the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) to encourage architects to … Read More

Why KBKG is Your Trusted Partner for 179D

05/17/2023

Why KBKG is Your Trusted Partner for 179D Partnering with an experienced provider whose reputation for upholding ethical standards is invaluable. For years, KBKG’s knowledge and expertise have educated architects and designers on some of the most complex issues of the U.S. tax code to help them save money on taxes through the 179D Tax … Read More

KBKG’s Five Phases of Architecture for Claiming 179D

03/22/2023

In 2008, the 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Program was modified as a powerful stimulus to the Architecture and Design Community. Since then, Architects and other designers have been inspired to reduce their carbon footprint by designing more energy-efficient commercial buildings. As a result of this initiative, the program permanently became part of the U.S. … Read More