Michelle Mackerdichian

National Director
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Michelle Mackerdichian is a National Director at ICS Tax, based in Columbus, Ohio, and splitting her time between the firm’s Columbus and Los Angeles offices. A Los Angeles native with a background in journalism and well into her decade-long career in tax strategy, Michelle brings a unique blend of relationship-building, and technical expertise to the world of specialty tax consulting. She has helped implement sophisticated tax strategies that have resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in savings.

Since 2013, she’s helped companies unlock millions in tax savings through strategic planning tools like cost segregation, fixed asset reviews, the R&D tax credit, and energy-efficient incentives under sections 179D and 45L. Michelle doesn’t just crunch numbers — she partners with clients to uncover real, meaningful opportunities that impact the bottom line.

Michelle earned her journalism degree from California State University, Northridge, where she was executive producer of KCSN News, won two Golden Mic Awards, and hosted high-profile red carpet events. Her work has been featured in Angeleno magazine’s “On The Scene” and she remains deeply involved in her Armenian community. She has been a panelist for IMN’s CFO and COO conference in Dana Point, CA in May 2024, on the topic “Tax Considerations & Strategies With an Election Looming.” She has also been a guest speaker for an estate planning course at The Ohio State University – Fisher College of Business.

At home, she’s a mom to two spirited little girls and wife to the owner of Colorado Mountain Sports, a ski, board, and bike shop in Hilliard, Ohio. Whether she’s structuring a multi-million dollar tax strategy or hosting a dinner party, Michelle leads with warmth, precision, and a deep commitment to building lasting relationships.

Specialties

  • 179D Deduction
  • 45L Credits
  • 45X Credits
  • Cost Segregation
  • Fixed Assets
  • Research Credits

Professional Affiliations

  • Armenian National Committee of America
  • Armenian American Society of CPAs
  • Armenian Professional Society
  • CPAs in Construction
  • National Association of Women Business Owners