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…
Tax Incentives for the Manufacturing & Distribution Industry
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Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Tax Saving Opportunities
Cost Segregation for Buildings & Improvements
Building acquisitions, new construction, and major improvements should be reviewed for proper classification of the individual components for tax depreciation.
Repair vs. Capitalization Review §263(a)
Taxpayers often capitalize major building expenditures that could be claimed as current year deductions for repairs and maintenance such as HVAC units, roofs, parking lots and more.
Fixed Asset Review
Evaluating a company's entire fixed asset schedule to identify assets that can be optimized for federal and state tax purposes. Taxpayers utilizing the book method of accounting for tax are not maximizing their available deductions.
Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit
Federal credit worth approximately 7% to 10% of qualified research expenditures related to designing, developing and improving processes, formulae, and software. State R&D tax credits may also be available, allowing eligible companies to maximize their tax benefits.
179D Incentive for Energy Efficient Buildings
Federal deduction worth up to $5.94/per square foot of energy efficient buildings. Available to architects, engineers, design/build contractors and building owners.
Transfer Pricing
Cross-border transfer prices drive how much income tax a multinational company pays by country. Transfer pricing regulations apply to the intercompany prices of goods, services, royalties, and loans across all industries. Many companies can realize significant tax savings through transfer pricing strategies.
IC-DISC
The IC-DISC is a federal tax incentive that provides significant, permanent tax savings for U.S. companies that export.
Negotiated Incentives
KBKG helps businesses secure and maximize state and local incentive programs that reduce project costs and improve long-term return on investment.
Predominant Use Study
These studies determine the percentage of utilities used in qualifying processes, enabling businesses to claim important sales tax exemptions and reduce operating costs.
Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Tax Insights
5 Reasons to Claim the R&D Tax Credit in 2026
In 2026, the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit remains one of the most valuable tools for U.S. companies investing in innovation. Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), domestic research expenses are once again fully deductible, restoring a key tax…
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,