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Federal Architectural Barrier Removal Tax Deduction (IRC Section 190) Overview
September 13, 2026
Internal Revenue Code Section 190 allows commercial taxpayers to deduct up to $15,000 per tax year for qualified expenses incurred to remove architectural and transportation barriers for individuals with disabilities or the elderly. Under standard capital expenditure rules, physical structural changes to commercial real estate must be depreciated over a multi-year recovery period. IRC Section
ADA Restroom Requirements in California: What Chapter 11B Demands Beyond the Federal Standard
September 11, 2026
California sets stricter accessible restroom rules than federal law in one place that decides most layouts. Section 11B-604.3.1 of the California Building Code requires the same 60 inch and 56 inch clearance around a water closet that the 2010 ADA Standards require, and then adds a maneuvering space 60 inches wide and 48 inches deep
What Disabilities Are Covered Under ADA and California Law?
September 5, 2026
The ADA does not publish a master list of covered diagnoses. It asks a functional question: does a physical or mental impairment substantially limit a major life activity, is there a record of such an impairment, or was the person subjected to prohibited action because of an actual or perceived impairment? California uses a broader
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