Form 7205

Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction

Rev. December 2023

Form 7205 is a tax document from the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, regarding the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction. The form is to be attached to the tax return and is subject to OMB No. 1545-2004. The document outlines instructions for building owners and designers to claim deductions based on energy savings or energy use intensity reduction of commercial buildings. Part I requires information about the building and Energy Efficient Property (EEP), including address, placement in service date, system computed energy savings percentage or energy use intensity reduction, and potential amount per square foot. Part II calculates the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction Amount based on prior years' claims, maximum allowance, and EEP costs placed in service during the tax year. Part III requires certification information for each property listed in Part I, including the name of the qualified individual completing certification, date of certification, employer, and address. Part IV is for designer allocation information, requiring identification of the building owner, date of allocation, name of building owner's authorized representative, and address.