Brian Broussard

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Executive Vice President - R&D & 179D

Brian began his career after graduating from the University of Houston with a Bachelors in Architecture. After working for a few architecture firms in Houston, the financial crisis of 2009 forced a career change. A friend in tax consulting suggested he use his knowledge of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries to assist companies in identifying Research and Development (R&D) tax credits. In 2010, Brian traded his T-Square and AutoCAD for a copy of the IRS code and a calculator and has not looked back.
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Currently, Brian leads a staff of experienced R&D project managers from various backgrounds including engineers, modelers, accountants, technical writers and attorneys. Regardless of the size of the client, he is directly involved in all phases of the study process, from initial engagement through final reporting.

When Brian isn’t identifying tax credits for clients and CPAs, he spends time with his wife Stacy, children Luke and Charlotte and dog Stevie. They love trying new restaurants, wine tasting (Amarone), taking the kids to indoor play places, and traveling to tropical locations and where he never forgets to bring his golf clubs.

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May 5, 2026

$100K+ R&D Tax Credit You’re Leaving on the Table (No Lab Coats Needed) 2026

The R&D tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar federal credit for businesses that solve technical problems, and most of the companies that qualify have never claimed it. No lab coats, no patents, and no research department required. If you run a manufacturer, a software company, an architecture or engineering firm, a construction company, or even a winery or brewery, and your people are paid to work through problems they don't already know how to solve, this episode is for you. In this episode of Th...
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April 28, 2026

Section 179D Tax Deduction Explained: Who Qualifies and What It's Worth

Section 179D is the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction, and it's one of the least understood tax breaks available to commercial building owners, developers, and the architects and engineers who design government and nonprofit buildings. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act ended it for buildings whose construction begins after June 30, 2026. Projects that began construction on or before that date can still qualify, and the deduction is claimed in the year the property is placed in service...