The National Park Service and the Internal Revenue Service provide this information for use by applicants for the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives. Its purpose is to present an overview of pertinent topics. It should not be relied upon as definitive tax advice. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult their tax advisor or the Internal Revenue Service about the tax implications of the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives.
Before submitting an application, consult your accountant or tax advisor to make sure that this federal tax credit is beneficial to you. Certain income and other restrictions may have a bearing on whether an owner is able to use the credit. The IRS administers the Department of the Treasury’s involvement with the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program.
As of December 2023, the IRS updated and replaced its page on the historic Rehabilitation Credit (Historic Tax Credit) to be more user-friendly for applicants and taxpayers. We recommend that applicants and consultants review the updated page.
Laws and regulations
- Public Law No: 115-97 (December 22, 2017) amended the Internal Revenue Code, modified the 20% Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (with certain transition rules) and repealed the 10% non-historic tax credit
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Last updated: April 15, 2024