Author: Ivan Tax

Sep 15, 2026

Ten years ago, ICS opened its doors with a simple vision: to help clients identify tax-saving opportunities, reduce tax liabilities, and improve profitability through specialized tax consulting. Today, we are proud to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Since 2016, we have delivered more than $125 million in documented tax benefits to our clients. What began as a small team has grown into a nationally recognized firm serving hundreds of clients, with offices now spanning 15 states. Over the past decade, the financial landscape has changed significantly. From navigating complex legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and subsequent tax law changes, our firm has consistently provided actionable guidance to ensure our clients have the most effective tax strategies and solutions. ...

Sep 10, 2026

Samantha Matthews, EA, Regional Director, Conesus, New York. Samantha brings over 18 years of comprehensive tax and accounting experience to the firm. As an Enrolled Agent and former business owner, she has an extensive background working with individuals and businesses to to navigate complex tax and financial challenges and identify opportunities that can make a meaningful financial impact....

Sep 1, 2026

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....

Sep 1, 2026

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....

Aug 21, 2026

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!"....

Aug 21, 2026

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, and managed benefits administration with a continuous focus on efficiency and reliability....

Jun 22, 2026

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 cost segregation, R&D tax credits, and energy-efficient incentives, while contributing to the firm’s growth in key markets....

Jun 17, 2026

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 square feet of floor space, bringing the total facility size to approximately 59,200 square feet....

Jun 11, 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 careful documentation and ongoing progress. ...

Jun 5, 2026

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 under Rev. Proc. 2025-28, allowing full deductions in the year incurred and potentially generating refunds or increasing net operating losses, but action must be taken by July 6, 2026 or earlier if the statute of limitations applies; taxpayers also have a limited opportunity to make or revoke a Section 280C election for those same years, which directly affects how R&D deductions interact with the R&D credit and can materially impact overall tax outcomes; if no action is taken, expenses remain subject to unfavorable amortization rules and the opportunity to optimize both deductions and credits is effectively lost....