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Real Estate Tax Credits & Incentives

Make credits and incentives part of the plan—not an afterthought.

Federal, state, and local tax credits and incentives can create meaningful opportunities for real estate owners, developers, and investors — but many go unclaimed simply because no one asked the right question early enough. Explore EisnerAmper's guidance by program below.

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Credits & Incentives

01 — Federal Tax Credits

Federal programs can help support eligible real estate projects through credits and incentives tied to preservation, investment, and community development.

Historic Tax Credit

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How to Claim the Historic Tax Credit: Eligibility and Steps

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Opportunity Zones

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Qualified Opportunity Zones: Navigating Prospective Real Estate Opportunities

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Ten Tips for Qualified Opportunity Zone Investing

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Navigating the Next Phase of Qualified Opportunity Zones

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Credits & Incentives

02 — Energy & Sustainability Incentives

Explore energy-focused credits, deductions, and property incentives that may support eligible real estate projects, while accounting for evolving tax law and sunset timing.

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Federal Energy Incentives Under the New Tax Law

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  • Energy Credits
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Energy-Efficient Tax Incentives: The Section 45L Credit

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  • Energy Credits
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Federal Energy Incentives | 179D Deduction & 45L Credit

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  • Energy Credits
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Energy-Efficient Tax Incentives: The Investment Tax Credit

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  • Energy Credits
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Brownfield and Renewable Energy Property Tax Credits for Real Estate Development

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What it Means for Real Estate Tax Incentives

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Credits & Incentives

03 — State & Local Incentives

State and local programs can create project-specific opportunities through credits, abatements, and negotiated incentive packages.

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What to Know About State Tax Incentives

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Understanding the New Jersey Aspire Program 3.0 Update | EisnerAmper

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NJ PILOT Program

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Massachusetts and Pennsylvania State Historic Tax Credit Impact on Rehabilitation Projects

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Missouri State Historic Tax Credit Impact on Rehabilitation Projects

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Update on State Historic and Preservation Property Tax Credits

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California Competes Tax Credit 2026/27 Fiscal Year Application Windows Announced

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  • Credits & Incentives
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Credits & Incentives

04 — Affordable Housing

Explore LIHTC and related affordable housing strategies, from credit basics and compliance to paired investment opportunities.

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Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Glossary of Terms

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Credit Where Credit Is Due: Surviving an IRS Audit of the Low-Income Housing Credit

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How to Pair Opportunity Zone and LIHTC Investments

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  • Credits & Incentives
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Credits & Incentives

05 — Related Strategies

Cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and exchange strategies are frequently layered with the credits above.

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Five Essential Cost Segregation Updates for Tax Year 2025

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Cost Segregation Studies for Real Estate Funds

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Land Value and the Cost Segregation Study

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Cost Segregation & 1031 Exchanges: Combining Tax Strategies for Real Estate

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  • 1031/1031 Exchanges
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Real Estate Tax Strategy Combinations: IRC Sections 121 and 1031

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  • 1031/1031 Exchanges
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Combining Cost Segregation and Sales & Use Tax Refund Strategies

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Making Repairs Work for You

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Notice 2026-11 Confirms Continued Application of TCJA Bonus Depreciation Framework

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A Guide to Depreciation Recapture for Real Estate

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Understanding Gains from the Sale of Property Used in Trade or Business

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What to Know About Real Estate Depreciation Strategies and Relevant Legislation Updates

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Not Sure What Applies to Your Project?

Every project's mix of federal, state, and energy incentives is different. Tell us about your property, and we'll map out what you may be eligible for.