Tax Deductions for Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) 2020 CARES Act

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

Highlights to Section 168

Qualified interior improvements made by the taxpayer for existing non-residential buildings may be eligible for a tax deduction of the full amount of equipment and labor costs in a single year, without limitation on the size of the project.

 

QIP can include:

  • Fire protection systems and devices, including system migration
  • Building management systems
  • Security systems and devices
  • Sensors, valves, actuators, and other HVAC devices
  • HVAC interior ductwork
  • Plumbing, electrical and gas distribution
  • Modifications to tenant spaces, as long as the interior walls are not load-bearing

Invest in qualified facilities improvements to optimize building performance and tax savings.

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DISCLAIMER – Siemens will not recommend any financing action to Customer as Siemens is not a registered municipal advisor and is not subject to any of the fiduciary duties imposed on municipal advisors. Siemens is not a tax advisor to nor fiduciary of Customer and Customer should consult its own legal, financial or other tax advisors as appropriate prior to taking any financing related action.