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.
RECENT NEWS
New IRS Form 7220: Critical for Verifying Compliance to Unlock Boosted Tax Incentives
The IRS has recently introduced Form 7220, Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) Verification and Corrections, to report compliance with PWA requirements for claiming increased tax credits or deductions. This form is important because it verifies adherence to PWA rules, enabling taxpayers to access significantly boosted incentives, such as the fivefold...
Kevin Font Joins ICS Tax as Cost Segregation Manager
ICS Tax is pleased to welcome Kevin Font as our newest Cost Segregation Manager. Kevin brings extensive experience in cost segregation and project management, having previously held roles at Big Four accounting firms.
Kevin earned his degree from Louisiana State University’s College of Engineering, where he studied Civil Engineering and...
Real Estate Tax Incentives and Planning Strategies Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted July 4, 2025, significantly reshapes real estate tax planning by accelerating deductions while narrowing energy incentives. The Act permanently restores 100% bonus depreciation under §168(k), allowing immediate expensing of qualified property, including assets identified through cost segregation studies. New §168(n) enables full...
Qualified Production Property (QPP): IRS Issues Interim Guidance on 100% Bonus Depreciation for Manufacturing Facilities
IRS Notice 2026‑16 provides long‑awaited guidance on Qualified Production Property (QPP), allowing eligible manufacturers to claim up to 100% bonus depreciation on qualifying production facilities. The guidance clarifies what buildings and activities qualify, outlines election and timing requirements, and explains how QPP interacts with cost segregation. For manufacturers expanding or...
2026 Inflation Adjustment Raises §179D Deduction to $5.94 with PWA
The §179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction has been adjusted for inflation in 2026, offering enhanced tax incentives for energy-efficient new construction as well as retrofits. To qualify, construction of a significant nature must begin before June 30, 2026, but there is no deadline for construction to be completed...
Prevailing Wage Compliance Maximizes Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Incentives
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 introduced powerful energy-related tax incentives under Sections 179D, 45L, and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code. These provisions provide additional rewards for projects that meet prevailing wage and, in some instances, apprenticeship requirements. They offer substantial financial benefits for energy-efficient construction, multifamily residential development...
Qualified Production Property: A New Opportunity for 100% Bonus Depreciation
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced Qualified Production Property (QPP), a new category of real estate eligible for 100% bonus depreciation under IRC §168(n). QPP refers to nonresidential real property that is constructed or acquired after January 19, 2025, placed in service before January 1, 2031, and used...
One Big Beautiful Bill: Challenges for Energy Efficiency and Renewables, Advantages for Other Tax Strategies
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA) marks a major overhaul of federal tax policy, terminating or reshaping several high-impact incentives related to real estate, clean energy, and business investment.
The legislation ends the §45L Energy Efficient Home Credit for homes sold or leased after June 30, 2026, and...
§45L Energy Efficient Home Credit Ends in 2026 Under OBBBA
The §45L Energy Efficient Home Credit is set to expire for homes sold or leased after June 30, 2026, as mandated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. To qualify, units must be certified and sold or leased by that date. Current credit amounts include $2,500 per unit...