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FEDERAL

Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction

Federal tax deduction for energy-efficient commercial building improvements.

About this program

Section 179D allows building owners and certain designers of government or tax-exempt buildings to deduct costs for qualifying energy-efficient building improvements.

Eligibility

Commercial building owners and eligible designers of government, tribal, nonprofit, or religious buildings may qualify when efficiency improvements meet IRS requirements.

Requirements

  • Install qualifying energy-efficient building property
  • Obtain required certification
  • Claim deduction on federal tax return