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Where Accountants Go Podcast: Episode 223: Julio Gonzalez – The Most Interesting Man In Tax

Julio Gonzalez, the founder of Engineered Tax Services, joined us from Florida for this episode of Where Accountants Go, the Accounting Careers Podcast. We find our guests for the show from many sources, but in this case we just noticed some intriguing content online and decided to delve deeper and find out more. Julio Gonzalez’

Engineered Tax Services May 11, 2021 No Comments

President Biden’s Sweeping Proposed Tax Law Changes: Is This the Right Time?

On the night of Wednesday, April 28, President Biden addressed a joint session of Congress and unveiled the second portion of his Build Back Better agenda – the American Families Plan, a $1.6–$2 trillion social infrastructure/human capital initiative focused on fighting poverty, investing in childcare and education (free community college), improving workforce development, and potentially

Julio Gonzalez May 10, 2021 No Comments

When's the best time to do a cost segregation study?

If you’ve got real estate or real estate clients, you should know that the best way to reduce tax liability is by commissioning a cost segregation study. But should you do it before or after a rehab — or both? The IRS, in its 1999 memorandums, defined cost segregation by recognizing that a building consists

Kim Lochridge May 10, 2021 No Comments

Investors Should Link Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to a Cost Segregation Study for Maximum Savings

In recent years, commercial real estate owners and investors have learned a secret: they can greatly maximize their tax savings if they combine Low-Income Housing Tax Credits with a cost segregation study. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) is the federal government’s major tool for creating affordable housing. As a federal tax credit administered by

Heidi Henderson April 29, 2021 No Comments

tZERO Partners with Engineered Tax Services to Provide Its Clients Secondary Trading Opportunities

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–tZERO, a leader in blockchain innovation and liquidity for digital assets, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Engineered Tax Services, Inc. (ETS), the country’s largest licensed tax credits and incentives advisory firm. ETS is a licensed engineering firm with over 150 employees that focuses on federal, state, and local tax

Engineered Tax Services April 27, 2021 No Comments

Should You Do a Cost Segregation Study Before or After a Building Rehab?

Building Renovations Before or After A Cost Segregation Study? If you’ve got real estate or real estate clients, you should know that the best way to reduce tax liability is by commissioning a cost segregation study. But should you do it before or after a rehab—or both? Building Rehab: The Importance Of A Cost Segregation Study

Kim Lochridge April 23, 2021 No Comments