What Systems Qualify for EPACT Tax Deductions?
Owners of new and existing buildings (placed in service before January 1, 2006) may earn a partial deduction of $0.60 per square foot per "system" for upgrading one or two major building Sub-systems. These deductions apply to new buildings placed in service after January 1, 2006, or retrofits performed on existing buildings during the sam time period.
| Benefits |
Partial Tax Deductions | |||
| Sample Improvement Size | Lighting | HVAC | Envelope | Full Tax Deduction |
| 50,000 sf | $15K - $30K | $30K | $30K | $90K |
| 100,000 sf | $60K | $60K | $60K | $180K |
| 300,000 sf | $180K | $180K | $180K | $540K |

