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179D
November 27, 2018Historical
Proposed Legislation Titled “Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief Act of 2018” Seeks to Extend §179D and §45L Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives

Proposed Legislation Titled "Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief Act of 2018" Seeks to Extend §179D and §45L Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives

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Cost Segregation
September 18, 2018Historical
Journal of Taxation Article Highlights the Need to Hire Competent Cost Segregation Professionals

Journal of Taxation Article Highlights the Need to Hire Competent Cost Segregation Professionals

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Cost Segregation
August 8, 2018Historical
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on 100% Bonus Depreciation

By Kevin Johnson, CCSP, LEED AP – Midwest Practice Leader

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Cost Segregation
March 29, 2018Historical
Tax Reform is Here: What You Must Know About Accounting Methods

Changing accounting methods may seem as easy as switching a setting in QuickBooks, but it’s a complex process requiring experienced professionals to help organizations deal with the IRS formalities. Some may question if…

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R&D Tax Credits
March 13, 2018Historical
What Does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ("TCJA") Mean for the R&D Tax Credit?

While many deductions and credits were repealed by TCJA, the final law preserved the Research and Development ("R&D") tax credit, which was previously made permanent in the Protecting Americans against Tax Hikes ("PATH")…

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Cost Segregation
March 4, 2018Historical
ICS Tax President Alex Bagne Interviewed by Forbes Magazine

Peter Reilly of Forbes Magazine recently interviewed Alex Bagne, the President of both ICS Tax, LLC as well as the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP). It provides great insight into the cost…

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Cost Segregation
February 26, 2018Historical
ICS Tax Welcomes Andrew Archambeau as Cost Segregation Senior Engineer

ICS Tax welcomes Andrew Archambeau as a Senior Engineer in our Columbus, Ohio practice office.

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179D
February 9, 2018Historical
Trump Signs Spending Deal, Extends §179D Commercial and §45L Residential Energy Efficiency Incentives

On Friday, February 9, President Trump signed The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, which is a massive budget package that lifts spending caps while funding the government through March 23, 2018. Part of the Act…

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Energy & Sustainability
February 8, 2018Historical
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 may Retroactively Extend Energy Efficiency Incentives

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 may retroactively extend §179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction as well as the §45L Energy Efficient Home Credit, and it might happen soon!!!

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Cost Segregation
February 4, 2018Historical
Tax Reform and Real Estate Investors: Insights and Misconceptions

With the signing into law of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”), Congress has enacted the biggest tax reform law in thirty years, one that will make fundamental changes in the taxation of businesses, particularly…

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Cost Segregation
December 29, 2017Historical
Kevin Johnson and Thomas Fellure Pass Rigorous ASCSP Exams

ICS Tax, LLC (ICS) congratulates Kevin Johnson and Thomas Fellure for passing exams administered by the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP).

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Cost Segregation
December 22, 2017Historical
Tax Reform: What Real Estate Investors Must Know

With the signing into law of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”), Congress has enacted the biggest tax reform law in thirty years, one that will make fundamental changes in the taxation of businesses, particularly…

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179D
December 20, 2017Historical
Proposed Legislation to Extend the §179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction

This week, the "Tax Extender Act of 2017" was filed in Senate, which extended several expired tax deductions including §179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction (§179D Deduction).

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Cost Segregation
December 7, 2017Historical
ASCSP President Alex Bagne Represents Cost Segregation Professionals at AICPA Real Estate and Construction Conference in Las Vegas

Alex Bagne, the President of ICS Tax as well as the President of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP), represented this vibrant trade organization at the American Institute of Certified Public…

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Accounting Methods
November 13, 2017Historical
ICS Tax Presents at the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants in Cincinnati, Ohio

On November 10, 2017, Alex Bagne, the President of ICS Tax, presented on "Must Know Tax Planning Strategies for the Construction Industry" at a conference hosted by the the Ohio Society of CPAs in Cincinnati, Ohio. ICS…

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Cost Segregation
November 3, 2017Historical
Draft Tax Reform Released: Now is the Time to Accelerate Deductions

The House Ways and Means Committee released draft tax reform legislation on November 3, 2017.

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Accounting Methods
November 2, 2017Historical
ICS Tax Presents at the Columbus Lighting & HVAC Expo

Alex Bagne, the President of ICS Tax, presented on “Must Know Tax Planning Strategies for the Construction Industry” alongside Senior Engineer Thomas Fellure and Midwest Practice Leader Kevin Johnson. Our team of experts…

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Accounting Methods
September 27, 2017Historical
ICS Tax Presents on Accounting Methods at OICPA Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio

Alex Bagne, the President of ICS Tax, presented on Accounting Methods at the Ohio Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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R&D Tax Credits
September 27, 2017Historical
Republicans Release Tax Overhaul Outline

On September 27, 2017, Donald Trump and the Republican Party released an outline of their tax overhaul plan. While this framework is not law, it shows their vision for both individuals and businesses.

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Fixed Assets
July 31, 2017Historical
ICS Tax and the Miami Family Office Association Present: Time for a Fixed Asset Review

ICS Tax, LLC (ICS) and the Miami Family Office Association will be presenting on how to find money left on the table through a Comprehensive Fixed Asset Review.

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