Selecting an R&D tax credit provider is a risk-management decision. A research tax credit claim may ultimately be reviewed by the IRS or a state…
A New 2026 Planning Window for Research Costs and Residential Construction
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When Should Manufacturers Update a Predominant Use Study?
Many manufacturers unknowingly pay sales tax on utilities that may qualify for exemption under state manufacturing rules. A predominant use study…
Questions to Ask Before Hiring an R&D Tax Credit Provider
Selecting an R&D tax credit provider is a risk-management decision. A research tax credit claim may ultimately be reviewed by the IRS or a state…
KBKG Tax Insight: How to Allocate Land vs. Building Values for Investment Property
Follow KBKG on Social Media Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Youtube See If You Qualify Allocating an investment property’s purchase price between land and depreciable improvements directly affects the deductions available to the owner. Land cannot be depreciated, while buildings and qualifying site improvements may be depreciated over their applicable recovery periods. Purchase agreements often specify a single … Read More
179D After the Sunset: Why Designers Can Continue Claiming the Deduction for Years
Design firms should treat June 30, 2026, as a project-screening and documentation deadline. The construction-start date, placed-in-service year, and…
The Top Cost Segregation Providers in 2026 (Ranked & Compared)
Looking for the best cost segregation provider to maximize your income tax savings from commercial or residential real estate investments? In this guide, we compared top cost segregation firms based on a number of critical factors including ASCSP certifications, years in business, public review ratings, national reach with brick-and-mortar offices, leadership structure, technology, and breadth of services.
July 6th Amended Return Deadline for 174 Costs
Eligible small businesses have until July 6, 2026 to file amended returns to retroactively deduct certain domestic research and experimental expenditures that…
REIT Distribution Planning: How Cost Segregation Creates Deployable Cash
REITs often focus on maximizing shareholder value and maintaining strict compliance with REIT qualification rules. One of the most effective financial planning tools available is cost segregation…
Boston BERDO Deadline Moved to Aug. 15, 2026: What Building Owners Should Do Now
Follow KBKG on Social Media Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Youtube Book a Meeting By Jesse Stanley | Principal, Energy Services Boston just extended the next BERDO reporting deadline, giving covered building owners more time to file emissions and energy data. The BERDO Review Board moved the 2026 BERDO reporting deadline from May 15 to August 15, … Read More
Republican-led Plan Aims to Preserve 179D Building Energy Deductions, Extend Other Energy Credits
A new bill, H.R. 8477 (the “American Energy Dominance Act”), was introduced on April 23, 2026 by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), with Republican co-sponsors including Reps. Mike Carey (R-OH), Max Miller (R-OH), and Michael Lawler (R-NY). The legislation…