West Palm Beach, FL, January 28, 2010 – Engineered Tax Services, a nationally licensed engineering firm that marries the science of engineering with the principles of tax and accounting, announced today that their course, “Energy Tax Credits for Architects”, has been approved by the U.S. Green Building Council to be part of the Council’s national course catalog. The firm’s Chief Executive Officer, Julio P. Gonzalez, developed the course to help architects take advantage of energy tax credits, incentives and deductions. A webinar program is currently being scheduled and will be announced shortly. Engineered Tax Services (ETS) offers a similar online and in-house course designed specifically for accountants and is also registered as an education provider through the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).

“The Energy Policy Act offers tremendous opportunities to architects and they need to be aware of the significant tax benefits available to them through their professional trade,” stated Mr. Gonzalez.  “We are committed to green practices and partner with architects nationally to provide independent, third-party certification as required by the IRS to help them take advantage of these tax incentives and deductions.”

ENERGY TAX CREDITS

Architects are eligible for a Federal tax benefit of up to $1.80 per square foot for the design of energy-efficient public buildings placed into service after January 1, 2006. Benefits originally awarded to architects through the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) have been extended by the federal government through December 31, 2013 with the support of the American Institute of Architects.

ETS has provided thousands of energy tax certifications since 2005. Handling over 50 certifications every month, they have perfected the process by working closely with the Internal Revenue Service on a regular basis. Their precise documentation meets and exceeds the standards required by the Department of Energy and the IRS and has consistently withstood the toughest scrutiny.  ETS is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). With the most innovative and highest-quality LEED and green building knowledge and training, the approved USGBC educational courses helps green building professionals across all market sectors build the capacity to build their careers.

ABOUT THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building certification program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities.

ABOUT ENGINEERED TAX SERVICES

Engineered Tax Services (ETS) is a nationally licensed engineering firm with professionally staffed engineers who marry 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 increased return on investment.  ETS engineering professionals have over 100 years of combined experience in energy modeling. The ETS team consists of multi-disciplinary professionals including Professional Engineers (PE), LEED Accredited Professionals (AP), Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and architectural professionals. ETS specializes in providing a wide spectrum of engineered accounting solutions such as energy tax credits, cost segregation studies, energy audits, carbon footprint certification and insurance appraisals.

CONTACT:
Julio Gonzalez

Engineered Tax Services

Office: 1.800.236.6519

Cell: 561.358.7858

email: jgonzalez@engineeredtaxservices.com

website: www.engineeredtaxservices.com

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