Our Services

Engineering-Grade Tax
Studies & Incentives

We combine technical engineering methodology with deep tax expertise to identify and defend every available incentive — so you keep more of what you've earned.

Cost Segregation

When you acquire, build, or renovate real property, the IRS requires you to depreciate the entire structure over 27.5 or 39 years. But not every component of a building qualifies for that long timeline. A Cost Segregation Study conducted by AIR's licensed engineers identifies personal property and land improvements that qualify for 5, 7, or 15-year accelerated depreciation — dramatically front-loading your deductions and improving cash flow today.

AIR's studies are prepared by licensed engineers using the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Technique Guide as the framework — ensuring every reclassification is defensible, documented, and maximized.

Accelerated Depreciation
Reclassify components to 5, 7, or 15-year property for dramatically larger first-year deductions under bonus depreciation rules.
Look-Back Studies
Retroactively claim missed depreciation on properties you've owned for years — without amending prior returns — via a simple Form 3115.
Bonus Depreciation Optimization
We time and structure studies to maximize bonus depreciation under current law, coordinating with your CPA on the optimal year of implementation.
Partial Asset Dispositions
When you renovate, identify and write off the retired components — eliminating phantom depreciation and generating immediate deductions.
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R&D Tax Credits

The Research & Development Tax Credit (IRC Section 41) is one of the most valuable — and most underutilized — incentives in the U.S. tax code. Many business owners assume R&D credits are only for pharmaceutical companies or university labs. In reality, any company that develops or improves products, processes, software, formulas, or techniques may qualify.

AIR's team interviews your technical staff, analyzes your project documentation, and applies the IRS four-part test to every qualifying activity — building a contemporaneous study that substantiates your credit and stands up to scrutiny.

Software Development
Custom software, algorithms, internal tools, and platform development regularly qualify — including agile development and iterative improvement cycles.
Process & Product Innovation
Improving manufacturing processes, developing new formulas, or engineering better product designs — all potentially qualifying activities.
Startup Payroll Offset
Pre-revenue startups can offset up to $250K/year in payroll taxes with the R&D credit — generating real cash flow before profitability.
State Credit Stacking
More than 40 states offer their own R&D credits on top of the federal credit. AIR analyzes all applicable state programs simultaneously.
See If You Qualify

Energy Incentives

The Inflation Reduction Act dramatically expanded energy-related tax incentives through 2032 and beyond. Whether you're building an energy-efficient commercial structure, installing solar, adding EV charging infrastructure, or retrofitting an existing facility — AIR's team identifies the optimal combination of deductions and credits available to your project.

Many energy incentives can be stacked directly with Cost Segregation studies for compounded benefit — a strategy most firms never propose because it requires engineering expertise on both sides.

Section 179D — Commercial Buildings
Up to $5.00/sqft deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings. Expanded to include retrofits and available to building owners and designers.
Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
30% federal tax credit for solar, storage, and other clean energy installations. Combined with cost seg, the after-tax cost of clean energy drops dramatically.
EV Charging Infrastructure
Up to 30% credit on EV charging equipment under IRA Section 30C. Applies to commercial properties adding public or fleet charging stations.
New Markets & Opportunity Zones
Investments in qualified opportunity zones and new markets can generate additional federal credits layered on top of energy and depreciation incentives.
Analyze My Energy Project

Compliance & Support

A tax incentive is only as valuable as its defensibility. AIR's studies are built from day one with IRS examination in mind — detailed engineering documentation, contemporaneous records, and a clear methodology that satisfies every element of the applicable Treasury Regulations.

We don't deliver a report and disappear. Every engagement includes ongoing compliance support, proactive law monitoring, and full representation at no additional charge if your return is ever selected for examination related to work AIR performed.

IRS-Compliant Documentation
Every study follows the IRS Audit Technique Guide framework, with detailed property lists, engineering analysis, and contemporaneous records.
Audit Representation
If the IRS examines a return where AIR's work was applied, we represent you — fully, at no additional charge. Our studies are built to defend.
CPA Coordination
We work alongside your existing CPA or tax team — providing workpapers, implementation guidance, and direct consultation during filing season.
Proactive Law Monitoring
Tax law changes. Our team monitors legislation, regulations, and IRS guidance — reaching out proactively when new opportunities or risks arise for your position.
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Stack Multiple Incentives.
Multiply Your Savings.

The most powerful results come from combining Cost Segregation, R&D Credits, and Energy Incentives in a single coordinated strategy. Most firms only offer one. AIR offers all four — simultaneously.