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More InfoUnlocking Tax Savings for Energy-Efficient or Innovative Construction
May 14, 2025 - 4:00 PM (ET) - 603 Brewery: 42 Main Street, Londonderry, NH 03053
Hosted by New Hampshire, Concord, NH
About this Event
Source Advisors will provide an in-depth discussion on key tax incentives that can help construction and real estate professionals maximize savings on energy-efficient projects. An overview of the R&D Tax Credit and how it applies to the construction industry will be presented. Learn valuable insights in leveraging federal tax incentives to reduce costs and enhance financial returns.
Topics that will be covered:
- 179D Tax Deduction
- 45L Federal Tax Credit
- Energy Certifications
- Investment Tax Credit
- Production Tax Credit
- Research & Development Tax Credits
Featured Speakers
Imran Syed, PE, LEED AP, CEM, Managing Director, Energy Services
Imran Syed is the Managing Director of Energy Services and has been part of Source Advisors since 2010. Imran is a mechanical engineer by trade and has more than 15 years of experience in sustainability and energy-efficient buildings and is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.). He is also a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), HERS Rater, and an ENERGY STAR partner. Imran holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan - Dearborn.
Max Vignola, MSFA, Business Development Director, Source Advisors
Max joined Source Advisors in 2021 and is a Business Development Director. He has more than 16 years’ experience working with taxpayers of all industries to qualify and quantify R&D Tax Credits. Prior to joining Source Advisors Max was the Director of Tax and R&D at a prominent northeast area Cost Segregation firm, ensuring that the studies being performed were in line with the most current tax legislation. Additionally, Max was responsible for the development and growth of the R&D Tax Credit practice there. Max started his career with PwC’s Tax Products Delivery Group (TPDG) specializing in R&D Tax Credits and Cost Segregation Studies. While there, Max worked with clients in the Manufacturing, Financial Services, High Tech and Pharmaceutical industries. Max has been involved in some way on over 2,000 special incentive studies in his career. He holds a BS in Accounting and a master's in forensic accounting from Southern New Hampshire University.