Carbon-Reduction in Commercial Real Estate
Decarbonizing commercial real estate is becoming an industry-wide imperative. Tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act give taxpayers several options to offset the cost of energy-efficient upgrades.
Overview of the New Renewable Energy Tax Credit under Section 48
The Inflation Reduction Act modified or introduced several energy efficient tax incentives, like the newly created Section 48(e) renewable energy investment tax credit. The base amount can be increased by several optional bonus credits.
Alternative Cost Method Updates for Real Estate Developers
Real estate developers can now use a more streamlined approach to capture estimated common improvement costs using the alternative cost accounting method as outlined in new IRS guidance released in January 2023.
Changes to 179D in the Inflation Reduction Act
179D, a popular energy efficiency tax incentive, has been expanded and upgraded in 2022’s Inflation Reduction Act. From new deduction amounts to prevailing wage requirements, learn about changes to 179D.
Two-for-One Rate Buydown for Real Estate Developers
Mortgage rates may be trending downward, but they’re still about double what they were a year ago. As potential home buyers are looking for ways to better manage the higher costs of purchasing a home, one option is the 2/1 rate buydown.
45L Residential Energy Efficiency Credit: Updates for 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act retroactively reinstated 45L for 2022 and extended the credit through 2032. For the 2022 tax year, projects follow the same eligibility rules. Beginning in January 2023, more stringent energy efficiency requirements will be in place.
New Life for Opportunity Zones?
Opportunity Zones could be getting an extension with several additional changes. Real estate investors, even those who perhaps didn’t qualify before, will want to take a second look at the second Act for Opportunity Zones.
Amid Rising Interest Rates, the Ability to Deduct Interest Expenses Is Lower In 2022
Amid rising interest rates, the Section 163(j) business interest expense deduction has a more limited impact for real estate companies and other capital-intensive businesses starting in 2022. There are other financing strategies to mitigate the impact of the lower deduction.
How Real Estate Partnerships Can Defer the Tax Impact of Canceled Debt
Real estate partnerships looking for a way to minimize the tax impact of canceled debt may be able to use qualified real property business indebtedness (QRPBI) to exclude forgiven debt from taxable income.
The Impact of Inflation on Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate is usually known as a hedge against inflation. Is that still the case? There are many variables to consider and investors need to look at the whole picture.