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Green Energy Tax Credit Rental Calculator

Green tax credits add value. This calculator sizes.

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SF
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Total credit value

$762,000

Total 45L credit

$750,000

Total 179D deduction value

$12,000

How the math works

45L = units × credit. 179D deduction × tax rate = tax value. Total credit = sum.

150 units × $5k = $750k credit. 8k SF × $5 = $40k deduction × 30% = $12k. Total $762k tax benefit — real money. Document efficiency standards and obtain third-party certifications.

How to Use

  1. Enter new unit count.
  2. Enter per-unit 45L credit.
  3. Enter commercial SF.
  4. Enter 179D deduction/SF.
  5. Enter marginal tax rate %.
  6. Read total credit value.

Frequently Asked Questions

45L credit?

Energy-efficient new residential construction. $5,000/unit for zero-energy ready homes. $2,500/unit for Energy Star. Available for new multifamily construction meeting standards. Certified by qualified tester. Applied as tax credit (dollar-for-dollar tax reduction).

179D deduction?

Commercial building energy efficiency. Up to $5/SF deduction for meeting efficiency thresholds. Applies to HVAC, lighting, building envelope. Architects/engineers can claim for government-owned buildings (allocation). Building owner otherwise.

Combining?

Solar ITC (30%+ federal) stacks with 45L, 179D, state credits. Typical multifamily development: $7k-15k/unit in combined tax benefits. Major component of development return — don't leave on the table. CPA specialization required.

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