179D and R&D Credits

1 LU

Lunch Provided ! No charge for members

Join us for an in-person Lunch & Learn at AIA Santa Barbara with Tetyana Guguchkina and Jillian Jones, where we’ll explore how architecture firms can leverage R&D and 179D tax credits to maximize financial opportunities while advancing innovative and sustainable design.

This session will focus on R&D Tax Credits, covering how everyday design work—from sustainable strategies to complex problem-solving—may qualify for substantial tax savings under the latest legislation (OBBBA). We’ll also provide a brief update on 179D, including new incentives for energy-efficient and retrofit projects.

What You’ll Learn:

• How architecture projects may qualify for R&D tax credits
• How to calculate potential savings and document qualifying work
• Opportunities for retroactive tax refunds and deductions
• Overview of 179D deductions for energy-efficient commercial and government buildings

Whether you’re a principal, project manager, or designer, this session will equip you with practical strategies to turn your design and innovation into real tax savings.

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