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Meet Our Leadership Team

JT Daniels – President and Chief Executive Officer

 

JT Daniels serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of ABGi USA, where he brings over a decade of leadership and expertise in energy efficiency, tax incentives, and operational strategy. As President and CEO, JT sets the company’s strategic direction, driving growth and expanding services to meet the evolving needs of clients across diverse industries.

 

Prior to his appointment as President and CEO, JT played a pivotal role on ABGi USA’s executive team and founded the company’s Real Estate Incentives Practice. Under his leadership, the department has delivered exponential growth, securing more than $150 million in 179D energy efficiency tax deductions for clients in just 3.5 years. Over the course of his career, JT has been involved in more than $400 million in 179D incentives, establishing himself as a trailblazer in the field.

 

JT’s career began in the energy sector, where he directed national cost-saving initiatives for The Home Depot, improving efficiency and reducing utility expenditures across its portfolio. His expertise spans industries such as real estate, architecture, engineering, and construction, where he has consistently helped clients unlock significant financial benefits through innovative tax incentive solutions.

 

JT holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Louisiana State University. His unique combination of technical expertise, leadership, and project management experience positions him to lead ABGi USA into its next chapter of growth and innovation, delivering exceptional value to both clients and employees.

JT Daniels

Areas of Expertise

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R&D Tax Credit

Since 1985, ABGi has provided our clients with the highest level of service for the Research and Development Tax Credit. Our “Business Component Approach” to working on the R&D tax credit produces a thorough analysis of qualified business activities and provides our clients with superior documentation.
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Section 179D Deduction

Section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) allows commercial building owners and AEC companies who work on commercial buildings owned by the government or tax-exempt organizations to claim deductions on their federal income taxes if they exceed baseline energy efficiency standards by 25% or more.

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Cost Segregation

Cost Segregation is the method of reclassifying the components and improvements of a commercial building from a 39-year life, to a shorter depreciable life. This process allows the assets to be depreciated on a 5, 7 or 15-year schedule instead of the traditional 27.5 or 39-year depreciation schedule of real property.
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