Tax credits and deductions help organizations save cash and keep more of their revenue invested in their business. The challenge for taxpayers is knowing what tax incentives exist and how they can qualify.
Reducing your organization’s tax liability is a valuable tax planning strategy that directly impacts your bottom line and increases cash flow. The benefits of the many available tax credits and deductions for business owners can be substantial. However, it can be confusing to know what you qualify for and how to claim the correct amount. This confusion prevents many businesses from maximizing their tax saving opportunities.
The U.S. government, and many states, offer a variety of tax incentives for organizations to benefit from. Don’t leave money on the table by not claiming those you qualify for.
These tax incentives include:
The Inflation Reduction Act enhanced existing energy efficiency incentives to encourage sustainable building projects. Because many of these incentives are uncapped, some estimate that the total incentives given could be up to $800 billion over the next ten years.
Starting in 2023, tax-exempt organizations can benefit from energy incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act. This includes hospitals, higher education, senior living, K-12 institutions and nonprofit organizations.
Forward-thinking businesses are increasingly embedding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations into their tax strategy. As the government continues to incentivize sustainable and societally beneficial business practices, those who don’t include ESG and other sustainable initiatives in their tax strategy may be at a competitive disadvantage.
With the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, more taxes, credits and other incentives were added to the Internal Revenue Code. Environmental incentives that businesses should consider include:
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Our tax team is the number one accounting firm for energy efficiency incentives. We are supported by the National Tax Office who stay informed on legislative and tax code changes. We help clients across all industries with specialized, complex tax situations and make sure they benefit from all available tax savings opportunities. We save our clients millions of dollars in tax savings annually.
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There are several types of tax credits and tax deductions businesses can claim. Each has a slightly different set of qualifications and benefits based on the type of project an organization is undertaking. Some available tax credits are permanent, while others expire and may be reinstated. The government also offers various tax credits for sectors such as education, energy efficiency and cybersecurity.
A tax credit is an incentive provided in the tax code. Tax credits directly reduce your tax liabilities and they provide an incentive for investing in a particular industry or activity. Businesses can claim both state and federal tax credits.
The difference between a tax credit and deduction can be confusing, leaving many people with questions. Tax credits reduce tax liability dollar for dollar, whereas tax deductions reduce taxable income.
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