On Friday, December 20th, President Trump signed and enacted a $1.4 trillion spending package that funds the government for the 2020 fiscal year, averting a second government shutdown for 2019. Included in the spending bills are numerous tax extenders, including many that had originally expired at the end of 2017. Among these tax breaks are … Read More
For the most up-to-date information on Qualified Improvement Property, see our latest post. Our technical team has been keeping tabs on the latest updates on the Hill in regards to tax extenders and technical corrections, given how they may impact Green Building Tax Incentives (45L and 179D) and the cost recovery of Qualified Improvement Property … Read More
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Our technical team at KBKG has been working with those in DC who endeavor to bring more certainty to the real estate industry. Tax extenders and technical corrections to tax reform such as the “retail glitch,” still need to be addressed, but there has been movement. As Congress continues negotiations on appropriations, a stage has … Read More
Yesterday, a letter signed by over 70% of House Democrats was delivered to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer urging them to prioritize the inclusion of clean energy tax policies in negotiations around must-pass legislation this year. As the House Ways and Means Committee takes action on a clean energy tax package, … Read More
Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME), as well as United States Representatives Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA), introduced the bipartisan New Home Energy Efficiency Act to extend the 45L Tax Credit. The bill proposes to retroactively extend the $2,000 credit per home from 2018 through 2020. Additionally, starting in 2021, the … Read More
Update as of 5/23/2019: The House Ways and Means Committee is currently putting together a package to address tax extenders such as the 45L tax credit and 179D tax deduction. Currently, a markup on tax extenders is expected sometime in June. BREAKING NEWS from 5/15/2019: The Senate Finance Committee launched bipartisan taskforces to address tax … Read More
Senate Update Last Thursday, February 28, 2019, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R. Iowa) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D. Oregon) introduced bipartisan legislation to retroactively extend tax extenders for 2018 and 2019 while also providing disaster tax relief benefits to those affected by major disasters in 2018. “Congress needs to get out of … Read More
On Thursday, February 14, 2019, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R. Iowa) addressed tax policy and various provisions that KBKG and the Real Estate Roundtable have been monitoring closely. In his speech, Senator Grassley expressed his commitment to pursue tax extenders and rejection of press reports suggesting that some provisions may no longer be … Read More
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is creating more uncertainty for the current and future tax landscape. As the border wall standoff delays guidance necessary to properly implement tax reform, taxpayers are left wondering how to timely file their 2018 tax returns without ultimately having to amend down the road. Congress currently hasn’t been … Read More
The 179D energy efficiency tax deduction has been extended retroactively for improvements completed by the end of 2017. This financial incentive is geared towards: 1) building owners (commercial or multifamily), 2) tenants making improvements, and 3) architects, engineers, and other designers of government buildings. The tax deduction is worth up to $1.80 per square foot … Read More