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By facilitating discussions between the Missouri Assessors office and our client, we were able to support that $6.5 Million of short-term rental equipment is and should continue to be exempt from the state’s ad valorem or personal property taxes.
Our client needed to structure and draft a new lease agreement to renew their building lease. We were able to obtain current lease rates in their market and introduce them to a commercial real estate broker to draft the most beneficial lease agreement for them.
Under the old tax code, our client was subject to alternative minimum tax (AMT) and could not receive a benefit of research and development (R&D) credits. Once that rule was lifted, we suggested that the client take advantage of R&D credits. We have been able to claim Federal tax credits of nearly $50,000 for the company so far in years one and two.
By conducting cost segregation studies on senior living apartment and college apartment developments we netted the developers $415,000 in net present value with the combined cost segregation studies.
By completing a cost segregation study on seven senior living facilities developed and built we saved the developer/investor $340,000 within the first year of operations. The overall net present value of completing the cost segregation studies for these senior living facilities exceeded $2 million for all projects.
Performed a Cost Segregation study for a manufacturing facility that produces metal parts for the aerospace industry. By reclassifying 30% of the total depreciable property into 5, 7 or 15-year property, the accelerated depreciation deductions resulted in an increased cash flow of $250,000 over the first year and a net present value of $230,000 over the life of the investment.
Performed an R&D Tax Credit study for manufacturer of optical targeting products for metrology support systems. We were able to identify nearly $545,000 of Qualified Research Expenses (QREs) for tax year 2016, resulting in a benefit of $19,000 in total tax credits.
A St. Peter’s based manufacturer had a facility expansion that called for the creation of 125 additional jobs, new equipment needs and an ongoing training initiative. We negotiated with the Missouri Department of Economic Development to procure nearly $2,600,000 in benefits from the Missouri Works program, $680,000 in property tax abatement and $100,000 in training grants.
An R&D Tax Credit study was performed for a client specializing in rapid turnaround and high volume engineering and manufacturing of custom tools and dies. The study identified $1,150,000 of Qualified Research Expenses (QREs) for the tax year 2015, resulting in a federal benefit of approximately $60,000 in tax credits.
Deferred Tax on Sale of Building Through Like-Kind Exchange and Used Historic Tax Credits on Purchase
Worked with a client on the sale of existing office space and purchase of a new building defer approximately $15,000 of tax on the sale through a like-kind exchange. Additionally, because the new building was located in a historic district, we were able to assist the client through the process of applying for MO Historic Tax Credits related to the planned rehab of their new building.
Assisted a client with plans of adding jobs, purchasing equipment and expanding their manufacturing facility secure over $2.5 million in economic incentives from state, county and local governments through the Missouri Works program and the Chapter 100 bond process.
Our client purchased a golf course for $6.7 million in 2013. Due to complex depreciation rules surrounding golf courses, and to ensure they weren’t leaving deductions on the table, our client decided to perform a cost segregation study on the purchase. During the study, it was determined that the tees and greens were up to USGA standards and therefore we could treat what otherwise would be non-depreciable land as depreciation property. The net present value of the study was over $309,000.
A new assisted living facility was built at a total cost near $5.8 million. After our client engaged us to complete a cost segregation study, roughly 40% of the costs ($2.4 million) were eligible for bonus depreciation and accelerated depreciation. The net present value over the life of the project was over $432,000.
After purchasing a commercial building and incurring renovation costs totaling $7.6 million during 2008 and 2009, our client decided to do a look back cost segregation study and “catch-up” on depreciation deductions the 2015 tax return. Over $3.6 million of assets were broken down into shorter lived assets. The net present value of the study was nearly $355,000.
Our client, an auto dealer, purchased a commercial building for $1.6 million and incurred $1.5 million in renovation costs in 2014. After a qualified cost segregation study was completed, over $1.4 million of assets were broken down into 5-, 7- and 15-year MACRS property. The net present value (the cumulative value of accelerated tax savings) of completing the cost segregation study was over $273,000.
An office building was constructed from the ground up at a total cost of $3.3 million. As a result of a cost segregation study, nearly $731,000 of costs were re-categorized from 39-year property to 5, 7 and 15 year property. This resulted in an additional first year depreciation deduction of over $400,000.
We recommended a manufacturing client consider a research credit study to determine if federal credits could be taken on their tax return. Based on findings of the study, the company spent quite a bit on research and development activities and resulted in a $30,000 federal tax credit.
By performing an R&D study, we were able to successfully pinpoint actions taken by the client’s business which qualified for tax credits at the state and federal level. These credits translated into tens of thousands of dollars of tax savings for the partners of this flow-through entity.
Through depreciation planning surrounding the IRS Repair Regulations, along with performing a cost segregation study, Anders accelerated over $220,000 in depreciation deductions to save the owners of a medical office building over $100,000 in Federal and State income taxes on their 2014 individual income tax return. As a result of the accelerated first year deductions and additional accelerated deductions during the first five years of the building’s life, this tax planning will result in a total of over $172,000 in tax savings for the owners over the next five years.
Identified a tax savings scenario by electing to group interrelated businesses we enabled our client to treat otherwise passive income as non-passive for purposes of the 3.8% net investment income tax. By doing so, we were able to reduce the taxpayers’ current year tax liability by nearly $16,000.
In less than 24 hours, we were able to provide a tax savings analysis for our client who was installing solar panels. The analysis illustrated how the 1st year after-tax cash outlay would be less than 0.7% of the initial solar panel investment.
We have implemented an annual program to purchase Missouri tax credits, saving our clients tens of thousands of dollars each year on both their individual and business taxes.
Our contractor client had net losses for the tax year. We used these losses to offset all of their income from the prior tax year. This resulted in an immediate tax refund of $75,000 which they were able to apply to their current cash flow.
Our client received a notice from the City of St. Louis disputing the valuation of the company’s construction equipment. We responded promptly on their behalf, dealing with the city’s revenue department to resolve the discrepancy. Our client won the dispute, saving $1,500 in annual personal property taxes.
The Anders construction team worked with a client to setup and implement the QuickBooks® software. We also trained staff to use the software effectively and efficiently. The client now spends less time entering data, creating customer invoices and preparing payroll.
When our client came to us, their fixed asset schedules were in total disarray. We developed a process to determine which assets to capitalize and which to expense. We also cleaned up their personal property declarations, removing tens of thousands of dollars of equipment the company didn’t own anymore. We saved them thousands in personal property taxes over several years.
Using internal reports, we helped a client identify individuals who were being paid both as contractors and employees. This insight prevented the client from having to pay more in unemployment taxes.
Our client, a general contractor, was required to submit the General Contractor’s Certificate of Actual Cost (Form HUD-92330-A) when working on a project financed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Within a week of the project’s completion, we performed a cost certification audit of the costs using the form. Our prompt service allowed the general contractor to be paid from the program more quickly.
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