Our Philosophy
ICS approaches every project thoughtfully with an unparalleled team of experts.
Our Expertise
We have the expertise to help organizations of all sizes,
from single-office CPA firms to Fortune 500 companies.
Our Value
ICS performs free preliminary analyses for all service lines
while capping fees to guarantee outstanding value.
Our People
The ICS team has the combined expertise
and best practices of all Big-4 accounting firms.
Our Strategy
We strongly advocate for our clients
and are tenacious in identifying all potential opportunities.
Our Communication
We provide frequent updates and maintain open communication
so projects proceed efficiently and delays are minimized.
Our Deliverables
Our deliverables are complete and defensible.
We also include audit protection on our projects.
Our Standards
All cost segregation projects are reviewed
and signed by an in-house Certified Cost Segregation Professional.
WHO WE ARE
ICS Tax, LLC (ICS) is a consulting firm providing innovative tax planning strategies. ICS collaborates with taxpayers and their tax professionals to identify credits and incentives that reduce tax liabilities and increase profitability. With its headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota and offices throughout the United States, ICS provides service nationwide.
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RECENT NEWS
Tax Court Case: Lighting Contractor Failed to Meet Definition of “Designer”, Denied §179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Property Deduction
In a 2024 case, United States of America v. Oehler et al, the tax court denied the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction under IRC §179D to a lighting contractor for work they performed upon public schools since it failed to meet the definition of a “designer”...
New Partner Announcement, Tiffany Grimmer
ICS Tax, LLC is thrilled to announce Tiffany Grimmer as its newest partner, who will serve as the Chief Operating Officer. She will continue to reside at its Savage, Minnesota headquarters. Tiffany has been with ICS for eight years, progressing in her career as the operations hub of the organization...
Underutilized and Overlooked Tax Strategies for Real Estate Developers
Join our exclusive webinar where Laura Steinbrink from Emerald Built Environments hosts an insightful discussion with Alex Bagne, Jason Puffenbarger, and Noe Montalvo from ICS Tax. Topics include: Federal tax incentives (179D, 45L, Cost Segregation, renewable energy tax credit), utility rebates, opportunity zones. How to layer incentives together to maximize...
Welcome Changes to Proposed R&D Credit Claims Process
The IRS recently announced several notable changes to the process of claiming the R&D Tax Credit, announcing welcome reductions to requirements for filing amended R&D Credit claims and reduced requirements for the proposed Form 6765.
In response to feedback, the IRS has revised the draft Form 6765 and has also waived...
IRS Released Final Regulations for Satisfying Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements for Green Tax Incentives
The IRS released final regulations and related guidance regarding bonus credits and deductions for taxpayers that satisfy prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements. The regulations apply to certain “green” energy tax provisions, such as the §179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction and the §45L Energy Efficient Home Credit, as well...
§179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction Future Reference Standards
The IRS recently released Announcement 2024-24, notifying taxpayers that Reference Standard 90.1-2022 is the applicable reference standard required under the §179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction for ‘Energy Efficient Commercial Building Property’ (EECBP) placed in service after December 31, 2028, and the construction of which did not begin by December...
Meyer, Borgman, & Johnson (MBJ) v. Commissioner: A Cautionary Tale on Contract Language and R&D Credits
The recent MBJ v. Commissioner ruling highlights the important role of contract language in determining eligibility for Research and Development (R&D) Credits. MBJ, a structural engineering firm, had $190,000 in credits disallowed due to inadequate contract language. Although MBJ's contracts allowed for phase inspections and termination for substantial failure to...
Tax Court Affirms Crucial Role of Supporting Documentation in R&D Credits
A recent Tax Court ruling in S Moore v. Commissioner serves as a reminder of the important role documentation plays in supporting claims for research credits. In this case, the Tax Court disallowed a tax credit for research expenses claimed by a married couple due to inadequate documentation...
Build A Real Estate Portfolio While Minimizing Tax: Cost Segregation and the Short-Term Rental Loophole
In an interview by Arda Bircan from STR Tax Loophole, Alex Bagne, President of ICS, explains how savvy investors combine cost segregation with the short-term rental loophole to minimize income taxes, grow a real estate portfolio, and build generational wealth. He discusses a real-life scenario in which a successful C-level...