Tax Pros Find Clarity and Flexibility in Building Bonus Notice

Eversheds Sutherland attorneys Ellen McElroy and Michael Resnick are quoted in a Tax Notes article analyzing new IRS guidance on the building bonus depreciation deduction created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, following the release of Notice 2026‑16 previewing proposed regulations under section 168(n).

In the article, Ellen notes that the Notice provides important clarity but also introduces complexity that could require significant work for taxpayers seeking to claim the deduction, particularly for companies with large or multifaceted operations.

In addition, Mike notes that while the guidance is generally taxpayer‑favorable at the outset, it leaves open substantial audit risk and documentation burdens, especially for taxpayers operating in more innovative or sophisticated industries.

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