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Firm News
September 15, 2026
A Decade of Growth: ICS Celebrates 10 Years of Specialty Tax Consulting Excellence

Since 2016, ICS has delivered more than $125 million in documented tax benefits to its clients. Today, we are proud to celebrate our 10th anniversary.

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Firm News
September 10, 2026
ICS Tax, LLC welcomes Samantha Matthews, EA, as Regional Director

ICS Tax, LLC welcomes Samantha Matthews, EA, as Regional Director based out of Conesus, New York.

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Firm News
August 21, 2026
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.

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Firm News
June 22, 2026
ICS Tax Leadership Announces Michelle Mackerdichian as a New Partner of the Firm

ICS Tax, LLC announced the promotion of Michelle Mackerdichian to Partner.

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179D
June 11, 2026Historical
§179D Deadline Rapidly Approaching: Begin Construction before June 30, 2026

The §179D deduction deadline is approaching. Learn how to preserve eligibility by starting construction before June 30, 2026 and maximize potential tax benefits.

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R&D Tax Credits
June 5, 2026Historical
July 6, 2026 Deadline: Key Opportunity for R&D Deductions and Credits

Restore immediate R&D expensing under Section 174A and claim retroactive benefits for 2022-2024 before the July 6, 2026 deadline, including refund opportunities and Section 280C election considerations.

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Firm News
May 1, 2026
Webinar: What Changed for Manufacturers

Alexander Bagne, President of ICS Tax, LLC, and Micki Vandeloo, President of Lakeview Consulting, Inc., will be featured speakers in an upcoming Wolters Kluwer webinar in May. During the session, Alex will discuss key…

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45L
April 30, 2026
Proposed Legislation Would Extend the §45L New Energy Efficient Home Credit Through 2032

Under current law, the §45L New Energy Efficient Home Credit expires for homes acquired after June 30, 2026.

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179D
April 27, 2026
Restoring American Energy Dominance: The Act that Could Restore §179D, §45L, §48E and More

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, in partnership with North America’s Building Trades Unions, introduced the American Energy Dominance Act, a bipartisan proposal to restore long‑term certainty to critical federal energy tax…

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Cost Segregation
April 23, 2026
ICS Tax Welcomes Diana Ontaneda as Cost Segregation Manager

ICS Tax is pleased to welcome Diana Ontaneda as Cost Segregation Manager.

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179D
March 18, 2026
New IRS Form 7220: Critical for Verifying Compliance to Unlock Boosted Tax Incentives

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…

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Cost Segregation
March 11, 2026
Kevin Font Joins ICS Tax as Cost Segregation Manager

ICS Tax is pleased to welcome Kevin Font as our newest Cost Segregation Manager.

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Cost Segregation
March 6, 2026
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…

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Cost Segregation
February 26, 2026
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…

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179D
October 28, 2025
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…

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179D
October 10, 2025
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.

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Cost Segregation
September 8, 2025
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…

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Specialty Tax
August 26, 2025
National Recognition Grows for NGBS Green Certification

The latest NGBS Green Policy Roundup from Home Innovation Research Labs highlights promising developments in green building policy at both federal and state levels. Homes certified by the National Green Building Standard…

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Cost Segregation
July 21, 2025
One Big Beautiful Bill: Challenges for Energy Efficiency and Renewables, Advantages for Other Tax Strategies

Discover how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reshapes key federal tax incentives, including changes to bonus depreciation, R&D expensing, energy credits, and manufacturing tax benefits. Learn what taxpayers and…

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Energy & Sustainability
July 17, 2025
48E Investment Tax Credit Phaseout

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) effectively ends the long-term availability of the Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (ITC) by imposing hard deadlines and accelerating its phase-out. For solar and…

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