Federal, Texas, and Richardson-specific programs accessible to your 4 DFW Sonesta properties. Some have deadlines approaching in weeks, not months.
DEADLINE ALERT: Section 179D, Solar ITC, and EV Charging credits expire June 30, 2026 — 81 days. FIFA begins June 11 — 62 days.
| Deadline | Program | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | FIFA World Cup begins | Rate strategy must be locked by April |
| June 30, 2026 | Section 179D Energy Deduction | Construction must BEGIN before this date |
| June 30, 2026 | Solar ITC (Section 48) | Project must BEGIN before this date |
| June 30, 2026 | Section 30C EV Charging Credit | Installation must BEGIN before this date |
| Dec 31, 2028 | Opportunity Zone capital gains exclusion | Investment must be made before this date |
| Quarterly | Texas Enterprise Zone applications | Next: Q2 2026 |
Reclassify building components from 39-year to 5/7/15-year depreciation. 100% bonus depreciation restored through 2029.
Portfolio value: $750,000 – $3,500,000 in accelerated tax savings. Study cost: $10K–$25K per property. ROI on the study itself: 10–50x.
If you haven't done this yet, this is likely the single highest-value action item in this entire package.
Dollar-for-dollar credit for employer FICA on tips above minimum wage. Includes 3-year retroactive claims.
Portfolio estimate: $40,000 – $400,000
$2.65–$5.36 per sq ft with prevailing wage compliance.
Portfolio value: $530,000 – $1,072,000
Sunsets June 30, 2026
8.722% of qualified expenses. Texas made this permanent in June 2025.
Genesis deployment qualifies as R&D expenditure.
| Program | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Enterprise Zone | $2,500/qualifying employee | Quarterly applications; state sales/use tax refunds |
| Qualified Hotel Project (10-Year HOT Rebate) | $720,000 – $1,800,000 over 10 years | State 6% Hotel Occupancy Tax returned |
| Texas Skills Development Fund | Up to $500,000 per business | Workforce training via Richland or Collin College |
| Texas C-PACE Financing | 100% energy project financing | Net positive from Day 1; zero out-of-pocket |
| Franchise Tax Optimization | Variable | No-tax-due threshold: $2.65M (2026) |
The City of Richardson offers a comprehensive incentive suite for hospitality investment.
3 active districts covering 900+ acres. Tax increment financing available for qualifying improvements.
25–50% for 5–10 years. Chapter 312 agreements with the city. Estimated value: $500K–$2M+.
$500,000 – $5,000,000 per project. Grants, loans, and tax rebates for economic development.
$7M+ budget in 2025. $5K–$20K per property for energy efficiency improvements.
$40,000 – $120,000/year in savings. Collin County values up 14.8% in 2025. $10K–$30K per property.
Capital gains exclusion for qualifying investments. Deadline: December 31, 2028.
| Category | Conservative | Moderate | Aggressive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal tax benefits | $250,000 | $750,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Texas state programs | $200,000 | $500,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Richardson local programs | $100,000 | $350,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Energy incentives | $150,000 | $400,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Property tax protests | $40,000 | $80,000 | $120,000 |
| Total Year 1 | $740,000 | $2,080,000 | $5,620,000 |
Important: These benefits exist regardless of whether Equinox deploys Genesis. We identify them because it is the right thing to do — and because it demonstrates the depth of intelligence Genesis produces.
Engage a qualified firm for Richardson. 4-6 week turnaround. Expected: $750K-$3.5M across portfolio.
Your payroll provider can backfile for current and prior years. This is money already owed to you.
Chapter 312 abatements, Chapter 380 agreements, Oncor rebates. We have mapped the contacts.
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