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
Crimson Corner Properties. Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
ICS was professional, responsive, and easy to work with throughout our cost segregation process - which was focused on a short term rental condo in Tuscaloosa, AL. They answered our questions promptly and delivered the final report on time with clear communication along the way...
SaaS Company.
The ICS team broke it down so that I knew exactly what information I needed to compile, which made the process much more manageable. They were knowledgeable, transparent, and overall just great to work with. I'd highly recommend their team to anyone pursuing R&D tax credits...
Rate Tracker. Independence, Ohio.
Working with ICS was great. They made it easy and simple for us to file our R&D software tax credits, and coordinated with our accounting team for our tax returns. My company, Rate Tracker, is a Fintech company and we invest heavily into software, so filing R&D software tax credits are...
Roby Development. Hocking Hills, Ohio.
Roby Development leverages expertise and creativity to deliver high-quality developments that are thoughtfully designed and financially sound. Joel Roby, Principal at Roby Development, provided ICS Tax with a 5 out of 5 for overall experience, timeliness of service, and likelihood to recommend, noting: "Great to work with!"...
ICS Tax Welcomes Amanda Keith as an Accounting Specialist
ICS Tax is pleased to announce that Amanda Keith has joined our team as an Accounting Specialist. Amanda brings over 15 years of dedicated experience to ICS Tax, helping businesses navigate payroll, bookkeeping, and financial reporting with confidence. Throughout her professional career, she has led software transitions, improved financial reporting processes...
ICS Tax Leadership Announces Michelle Mackerdichian as a New Partner of the Firm
ICS Tax, LLC announced the promotion of Michelle Mackerdichian to Partner. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Michelle has more than 14 years of experience in specialty tax consulting and has helped clients identify hundreds of millions of dollars in tax savings. She will continue supporting clients nationwide through strategies such as...
Daifuku. Hobart, Indiana.
ICS Tax recently completed a Cost Segregation study for Daifuku, a global leader in automated material handling and logistics systems. The study involved the expansion of a manufacturing plant located in a suburban area of northwestern Indiana. The project was completed in 2025, with the new expansion adding approximately 26,900...
§179D Deadline Rapidly Approaching: Begin Construction before June 30, 2026
The deadline to qualify for the §179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction is rapidly approaching. To preserve eligibility, construction must begin before June 30, 2026. The IRS provides flexible methods to establish a qualifying start date, including the Physical Work Test and the Five Percent Safe Harbor, but each requires...
July 6, 2026 Deadline: Key Opportunity for R&D Deductions and Credits
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted July 4, 2025, restores immediate expensing for domestic R&D costs under new Section 174A and reverses the prior requirement to capitalize and amortize these expenses beginning in 2022; importantly, eligible taxpayers can retroactively apply this treatment to 2022–2024 by filing amended returns...