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Specialty Tax Expert Peter J. Scalise Joins Engineered Tax Services as National Tax Practice Leader and Executive Managing Director

Engineered Tax Services (ETS) is proud to announce that specialty tax expert Peter J. Scalise, B.S., M.S. is now National Tax Practice Leader and Executive Managing Director, serving out of the New York office. Peter has over 15 years of progressive public accounting experience developing and leading multi-million dollar tax practices on both a regional and national level for the global Big 5 CPA Firms.

Prior to joining ETS, Peter developed and led a $ 5.5 million dollar tax consulting practice in the Northeast for a Big 5 firm. Peter is a highly acclaimed thought leader in the fields of accounting and taxation who is well published in the areas of taxation, financial accounting pronouncements and international financial reporting standards. He has successfully advised clients ranging in size from leading middle-market to Fortune 100 companies on the Research Tax Credit, with tax savings ranging from approximately $100,000 to well over $100 million per client.

Peter’s thought leadership in connection to the research tax credit encompasses all aspects, including assistance with technical issues; designing, implementing and defending multi-year look-back research tax credit studies (i.e., both pre- and post-IRS Tier 1 Audit Directive); and the identification of exposure items for purposes of ASC 740 and FIN 48. He has also overseen the automation of clients’ research tax credit information-gathering processes across a diverse group of industries including, but not limited to, Aerospace & Defense; Technology Companies including Software and Electronics; Global Manufacturers; Telecommunications; Transportation; Energy, Natural resources, and Chemicals; Food Science; Life Sciences including Bio-Technology, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices; and Financial Services for 3rd party sale, lease, license, software and internal use software development.

“We are incredibly excited to have Peter as part of the ETS team,” said Julio Gonzalez, CEO. “His experience and knowledge fit perfectly with the exceptional service and ability our clients have come to expect. Peter’s expertise is an outstanding additional service that we are now able to provide our clients from which I know they will see great results.”

About Engineered Tax Services

Engineered Tax Services (ETS) is the only qualified professional engineering firm that has its own licensed engineers, including LEED Accredited Professionals, as well as tax experts, from CPAs to a former senior IRS executive, on staff. ETS marries the science of engineering with the principles of tax and accounting to arrive at financial solutions that result in increased cash flow, minimized tax payments and maximum return on investment and energy. These IRS-sanctioned services include Energy Tax Credits, Energy Policy Act Certifications (179D Studies), Cost Segregation Studies, Research and Development Studies, Repair and Maintenance Studies,  Historic Tax Credits Studies, Engineering Insurance Appraisals, Energy and Carbon Audits. For more information visit http://engineeredtaxservices.com.

Peter’s announcements were also distributed through the industry through the following links

http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/110703/

http://www.onlineprnews.com/news/224615-1335300474-specialty-tax-expert-peter-j-scalise-joins-engineered-tax-services.html

http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/specialty-tax-expert-peter-j-scalise-joins-engineered-tax-services-national-tax-practice-leader-exec

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http://www.widepr.com/press_release/38464/specialty_tax_expert_peter_j_scalise_joins_engineered_tax_services.html

http://www.theopenpress.com/index.php?a=press&id=139088

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http://financialservices-cj.blogspot.com/2012/04/google-alert-tax-services_2421.html

http://www.zimbio.com/member/aliceadams/articles/-6CqTh3Z1nh/Specialty+Tax+Expert+Peter+J+Scalise+Joins

http://www.prlog.org/11858113-specialty-tax-expert-peter-scalise-joins-engineered-tax-services.html

A recent decision by the GSA to not enforce the 19% fee it imposed on Designers looking to upgrade some of the Government’s 9,600 buildings and obtain the 179D Energy Policy Act Tax Benefit for Designers will now allow Designers to actively assist the government to upgrade the public buildings to become more energy efficient.

For further information on the GSA’s decision or recent media concerning the Fee, please view the following links.

http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/GSA-Asked-Energy-Tax-Break-Kickback-62559-1.html

http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/05/03/gsa-tax-troubles-too/?mod=google_news_blo

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j7fwo29AQnvGatAkAs7oA_Ez6Cgw?docId=30a698afcf1a41298a9ba117746682d5

The GlobeST.com recently published this great article regarding New York upgrading buildings to be more energy efficient and taking advantage of the Government’s 179D EPAct Energy Tax Incentives.  Michael D’Onofrio, ETS Managing Director presented at the BuildingsNY Trade Show.

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This is the latest video from ETS, helping you become the Green Energy Tax Hero.

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If you are looking for further information on the Energy Tax Benefits, click here.  If you would like to register to attend one of our free webinars on 179D Energy Tax or 179D Energy Tax with a lighting focus.  Visit our Facebook Events page.    Questions are also answered by contacting one of our directors on 800.236.6519

May 30 – June 2, 2012

Bellagio Las Vegas

MGI is a worldwide association of independent auditing, accounting and consulting firms. Established over fifty years ago, MGI is now represented in over 265 offices on all continents, and in more than 80 countries throughout the world.

Join Kimberly Merrill at the 2012 MGI North American Area Meeting. Learn how ETS can assist you with specialty tax benefits to increase the ROI in your client’s business. Specialty tax benefits include Green Energy Tax Deduction, Research and Development Tax Credit, Repairs and Maintenance Studies, Cost Segregation Studies, Energy Star Benchmarking and Certification and more. For details click here to visit the registration website.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

1300 Guadalupe,​ Roof Deck Lounge, Austin TX

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Learn about the impact in cost savings of the local Austin energy tax incentives. Kimberly Merrill, Engineered Tax Service, will be providing an informative presentation on key objectives on how to benefit from the recently extended 179D federal tax benefit. This is a cocktail party followed by a presentation. For registration details info@burtwatts.com

Green By Designs Seminar

June 6, 2012

Town Center City Club – Norfolk, VA

Join Norbert Crabtree as he presents the popular and informative Green By Designs – Energy Tax Benefits Presentation at this lunch and learn, hosted by Strickland and Jones. Norbert can also assist you to learn how ETS can assist you with specialty tax benefits to increase the ROI in your business.  Specialty tax benefits include Green Energy Tax Deduction, Research and Development Tax Credit, Repairs and Maintenance Studies, Cost Segregation Studies, Energy Star Benchmarking and Certification and more.  For details call James V. Strickland, CPA.  on 757.627.7672

Tax Strategies To Increase Building Cash Flow

May 10, 2012

One Riverway, Suite 1000 | Houston, Texas

Join Mark Barbour as he presents the popular and informative presentation for building owners – Tax Strategies To Increase Building Cash Flow over lunch, hosted by Harper Pearson, P.C.. Mark can also assist you to learn how ETS can assist you with specialty tax benefits to increase the ROI in your client’s business.  Specialty tax benefits include Green Energy Tax Deduction, Research and Development Tax Credit, Repairs and Maintenance Studies, Cost Segregation Studies, Energy Star Benchmarking and Certification and more.  For details call Mark Barbour on 310.383.1302.

ASHRAE Lubock Texas Chapter

April 19, 2012

Join Chris Ostler as he presents the popular and informative Energy Tax Benefits Presentation at this lunch an learn. Chris can also assist you to learn how ETS can assist you with specialty tax benefits to increase the ROI in your client’s business.  Specialty tax benefits include Green Energy Tax Deduction, Research and Development Tax Credit, Repairs and Maintenance Studies, Cost Segregation Studies, Energy Star Benchmarking and Certification and more.  For details call Chris Ostler on 702.525.8154

BuildingsNY Conference and Expo

May 2 – 3, 2012

Javits Center, NY, NY

Join Michael D’Onofrio, presenter at Green To Gold Finance and Incentives Panel, May 2, 2012, 10.15 – 11.15am. Also Visit Peter Scalise and Michael D’Onofrio of ETS at our booth number 757. Learn how ETS can assist you with specialty tax benefits to increase the ROI in your client’s business.  Specialty tax benefits include Green Energy Tax Deduction, Research and Development Tax Credit, Repairs and Maintenance Studies, Cost Segregation Studies, Energy Star Benchmarking and Certification and more.  For details click here to visit the registration website.