KBKG Joins Organization to Advocate for Architects
KBKG Principal Jesse Stanley has joined the Real Estate Roundtable’s Sustainability Committee. Stanley joins other KBKG principals involved in the organization, adding to KBKG’s influence in developing legislation for a more sustainable future. The Real Estate Roundtable is an association that represents the commercial real estate industry and established the Sustainability Committee to address the … Read More
KBKG Proudly Promotes Jesse Stanley to Principal of Green Building Tax Incentives
PASADENA, Calif. – September 25, 2024 – KBKG, a nationwide leader in specialized tax services and solutions, proudly announces the promotion of Jesse Stanley to Principal, joining its executive team. In his elevated role, Stanley will oversee and lead all of KBKG’s Green Building Tax Incentives (GBTI) services, including the 179D Tax Deduction and the … Read More
ASHRAE Standards for Energy-Efficient Buildings
The 179D Tax Deduction offers significant financial rewards for designers who reach specific energy-efficiency benchmarks defined by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) on their designs of government-owned or tax-exempt buildings. ASHRAE 90.1 determines the energy-efficiency criteria that designers need to meet to reap the benefits of 179D. Currently, the required … Read More
Why Allocation Letters are Needed to Claim 179D
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
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 The IRA’s Expanded Benefits
Green Building Tax Incentives and the IRA’s Expanded Benefits Building a Greener Future: how commercial building owners, multifamily developers, and designers can benefit With a goal of substantially reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the federal government has expanded a series of Green Building Tax Incentives. These initiatives represent a crucial step in the larger effort to … Read More
Optimizing Tax Benefits Through Green Building Tax Incentives
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
KBKG to Host Webinar Series with AIA Los Angeles
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
Top Five Questions Architects Ask About 179D
Top Five Questions Designers Ask About 179D Designers’ 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
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
