R&D Tax Credits · 179D Energy Deductions · Cost Segregation

Turn the investments you're already making into real cash flow.

aecre consulting is a boutique tax incentive firm specializing in R&D tax credits and 179D energy deductions. We use proprietary tools and real study data to find what others miss, then deliver it with senior attention on every engagement.

Every person at aecre reviews and interacts with every project, ensuring each client gets the treatment their engagement deserves.

The aecre difference
We built aecre around a simple idea: the people who find the money should be the same ones who prove it.

What 'boutique' actually means at aecre.

The tax incentive industry is full of firms that overpromise, underdeliver, and route your work to whoever is available. We built aecre to work differently.

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Senior attention on every engagement.

Every person at aecre reviews and interacts with every project. You will never be handed off to someone you have not met, and your work will never sit in a queue waiting for a junior analyst to pick it up.

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Built on engineering expertise. Backed by tax precision.

Most tax incentive firms hire engineers to support their tax work. We started as engineers. That distinction changes what we look for, how we document it, and who stands behind the result when it matters most.

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Prepared to IRS documentation standards on every study.

We build every study with the rigor of one that will be reviewed. For 179D, that means PE-certified energy modeling signed off by a licensed engineer. For R&D, it means documented technical interviews, contemporaneous records, and a four-part test analysis built to hold.

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A real answer, faster than anyone else.

Our feasibility process is built on proprietary tools and real completed study data, not a generic rate table. When we tell you what you qualify for, it is based on actual results across your building type, industry, and region. You get a number you can take to your CPA, not a range pulled from a brochure.

R&D Tax Credits, 179D Deductions, and Cost Segregation.

Two of the most valuable and underutilized federal tax incentives. Most qualifying companies are not fully claiming either one.

IRC §41 — R&D Tax Credit

Research and Development Tax Credit

A dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for companies that invest in innovation. Permanent under the tax code, stackable with most state credits, and available across virtually every industry.

You likely qualify if your team
  • Develops or improves products, processes, software, or formulas
  • Solves technical problems under genuine uncertainty
  • Employs engineers, developers, scientists, or technical staff
$25K – $625K
Typical annual federal credit range based on qualifying R&D spend. Most states add 5 to 25% on top.
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IRC §179D — Energy Deduction

179D Energy Efficient Building Deduction

Year 1 tax savings of up to $5.94 per square foot for energy-efficient commercial building systems. PE-certified in-house, coast to coast. Building owners typically look back 5 to 7 years for maximum value.

Who can claim
Building Owners
  • Own commercial buildings newly constructed or substantially renovated
  • For-profit entities including pass-throughs, REITs, and owner-occupants
Design Professionals
  • Designed energy systems for government or tax-exempt buildings
  • Architects, MEP engineers, design-build contractors, ESCOs
Up to $5.94/sq ft
2026 maximum rate. Buildings starting construction by June 30, 2026 qualify — existing projects and completed buildings are not affected.
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Cost Segregation Studies

Reclassify commercial building components into shorter depreciation schedules, front-loading deductions and improving cash flow. For maximum benefit, 179D reduces building basis first, then cost segregation is applied to the remaining basis.

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Stacking Tip

179D and cost segregation applied together to a new build or renovation can be one of the most powerful first-year deduction combinations available to commercial building owners. If you are claiming one, ask us whether both apply to your situation.

R&D tax credits apply across virtually every industry.

R&D tax credits apply across virtually every industry. Hover any sector to see qualifying activity examples specific to your field.

Free qualification check, no commitment required
Manufacturing
Qualifying Activities
  • New product design, prototyping, and testing
  • Process improvement to reduce defects or costs
  • Custom tooling and fixture development
Oil and Gas
Qualifying Activities
  • Drilling technique improvements and reservoir modeling
  • Proprietary extraction process development
  • Subsurface analysis and production optimization
Agriculture
Qualifying Activities
  • Crop yield formula development and testing
  • Precision farming and irrigation system design
  • Equipment automation and yield tracking software
Software and Technology
Qualifying Activities
  • New algorithm development and platform architecture
  • Proprietary API or framework development
  • Performance optimization under technical uncertainty
Medical Practices
Qualifying Activities
  • New clinical protocols or treatment procedures
  • Custom diagnostic tools and patient management software
  • Novel surgical technique development and testing
Architecture and MEP
Qualifying Activities
  • Building envelope and structural system innovation
  • Custom HVAC and MEP system design and modeling
  • BIM-based performance simulation and analysis
Renewable Energy and Environmental
Qualifying Activities
  • Renewable energy system design and optimization
  • Grid integration and storage technology R&D
  • Environmental compliance engineering solutions
Commercial Real Estate
Qualifying Activities
  • 179D energy deduction for new builds and renovations
  • Cost segregation for accelerated depreciation
  • Energy modeling and building certification studies
Defense and Aerospace
Qualifying Activities
  • Novel propulsion and advanced materials engineering
  • Avionics system development and testing
  • Mission-critical software and simulation development
Food and Beverage
Qualifying Activities
  • New formula, recipe, or ingredient development
  • Process improvement to extend shelf life or quality
  • Custom automation and packaging system design
Construction
Qualifying Activities
  • Novel construction methods under technical uncertainty
  • Proprietary material development and on-site testing
  • Value engineering and geotechnical problem-solving
FinTech
Qualifying Activities
  • Proprietary algorithm and risk model development
  • New financial platform or API architecture
  • Security and compliance automation engineering
Biotech and Lab Research
Qualifying Activities
  • Experimental protocol design and documentation
  • Novel compound or material synthesis
  • Instrumentation development and calibration methodology
Medical Devices
Qualifying Activities
  • Device design, prototyping, and clinical testing
  • FDA submission and regulatory pathway development
  • Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) development
Don't See Your Industry?
You may still qualify
  • R&D credits apply across virtually every industry
  • If your team solves technical problems, there's a good chance
  • Book a free assessment, we'll tell you in 30 minutes
Qualifying Activities
  • New product design, prototyping, and testing
  • Process improvement to reduce defects or costs
  • Custom tooling and fixture development
Qualifying Activities
  • Drilling technique improvements and reservoir modeling
  • Proprietary extraction process development
  • Subsurface analysis and production optimization
Qualifying Activities
  • Crop yield formula development and testing
  • Precision farming and irrigation system design
  • Equipment automation and yield tracking software
Qualifying Activities
  • New algorithm development and platform architecture
  • Proprietary API or framework development
  • Performance optimization under technical uncertainty
Qualifying Activities
  • New clinical protocols or treatment procedures
  • Custom diagnostic tools and patient management software
  • Novel surgical technique development and testing
Qualifying Activities
  • Building envelope and structural system innovation
  • Custom HVAC and MEP system design and modeling
  • BIM-based performance simulation and analysis
Qualifying Activities
  • Renewable energy system design and optimization
  • Grid integration and storage technology R&D
  • Environmental compliance engineering solutions
Qualifying Activities
  • 179D energy deduction for new builds and renovations
  • Cost segregation for accelerated depreciation
  • Energy modeling and building certification studies
Qualifying Activities
  • Novel propulsion and advanced materials engineering
  • Avionics system development and testing
  • Mission-critical software and simulation development
Qualifying Activities
  • New formula, recipe, or ingredient development
  • Process improvement to extend shelf life or quality
  • Custom automation and packaging system design
Qualifying Activities
  • Novel construction methods under technical uncertainty
  • Proprietary material development and on-site testing
  • Value engineering and geotechnical problem-solving
Qualifying Activities
  • Proprietary algorithm and risk model development
  • New financial platform or API architecture
  • Security and compliance automation engineering
Qualifying Activities
  • Experimental protocol design and documentation
  • Novel compound or material synthesis
  • Instrumentation development and calibration methodology
Qualifying Activities
  • Device design, prototyping, and clinical testing
  • FDA submission and regulatory pathway development
  • Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) development
You may still qualify
  • R&D credits apply across virtually every industry
  • If your team solves technical problems, there's a good chance
  • Book a free assessment, we'll tell you in 30 minutes

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    Partner, Growth and Strategy
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