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Engineered Tax Services is seeking an Energy Modeler – TRACE 700, EnergyGauge and/or eQUEST

Join a growing niche engineering firm in the expanding “green” industry. ETS is the leader in energy tax certifications and other engineering studies for tax strategies. ETS completes hundreds of certifications every month providing millions in tax benefits. We are looking for a motivated, hard-working, energetic person for energy modeling that can keep up in a fast-pace industry. Candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Two to three years experience with TRACE 700, EnergyGauge and / or eQUEST
• Knowledge of HVAC systems
• Experience with ASHRAE 90.1 and energy modeling of lighting, HVAC and building envelope systems
• Understanding of the Energy Policy Act
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and multi-task
• Engineering degree preferred but not necessary

 Interested candidates should contact:

Debbie Deioma Danto, LEED® AP, MBA
Interim Chief Operating Officer
Engineered Tax Services
319 Clematis Street, Suite 603
West Palm Beach, FL  33401 

Tel: 800.236.6519
Fax: 561.253.1039

E-mail: ddanto@engineeredtaxservices.com
Web site: www.engineeredtaxservices.com

1.  ETS is the only nationally licensed engineering firm with licensed engineers and tax experts on staff who marry the science of engineering with the principles of tax and accounting.

2.  Our multi-disciplinary expertise and vast, specialized experience enable us to deliver unmatched quality and service continuity.

3.  We understand the IRS technical issues involved in energy tax incentives, including the benefit of donating the savings from public buildings to designers. 

4.  Nationally recognized as experts, we have been asked to participate in local, regional and national conferences by making presentations to share our knowledge and expertise in addition to being published.

5.  We have LEED Accredited Professionals on staff.

6.  Our reports are forensic, fully insured and provide audit defense.

7.  ETS is approved by NASBA to provide continuing professional education (CPE) on energy topics and by the USGBC to provide CE credits for LEED professionals.

8.  ETS is a member of ASHRAE and USGBC and is an Energy Star Partner.

9.  We have been engaged by the Los Angeles Community College District to certify over 250 buildings to benefit the local stimulus.

10.  We have worked with Fortune 500 companies, Top 100-ranked accounting firms, national real estate firms, world-renowned architects, and many of the top lighting firms in the country.

To learn more about how ETS is helping CPAs, contractors, real estate investors and many others take advantage of valuable energy-based tax benefits, or to request detailed information, please contact us at 1.800.236.6519 or visit www.engineeredtaxservices.com.

Engineered Tax Services (ETS) has been working closely with the AIA in recent months, including a cooperative effort to urge Congress to expand the current $1.80/ft² deduction to $3.00/ft² (S. 1637/H.R. 4226) and extend it through 2015. Lobbying efforts on behalf of Julio Gonzalez and Andrew Goldberg, Senior Director of Federal Relations at the AIA, have been well received and the outlook is positive for change.

ETS is honored to be collaborating with the AIA to enhance benefits for architects under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. In addition to lobbying efforts, ETS has been helping architects and designers understand the current benefits under EPAct by hosting workshops to various AIA chapters all over the country. ETS is approved to provide continuing education to architects through the AIA (CES Provider #E275) and to LEED APs through the USGBC (LEED AP CE Provider #319613). We may be in your area soon! We are currently scheduled to present to the following AIA Chapters, and more locations/chapters are added to our calendars every day.

Who Should Attend:
This program is intended for architects interested in the latest tax benefits available through the Energy Policy Act.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Gain an understanding of the recently extended federal tax benefit available for the design of energy-efficient public or government-owned buildings
• Learn how to take advantage of valuable tax savings and increase cash flow for your business 

Please contact us if you would like more information about these or any other continuing education opportunities.

Engineered Tax Services is pleased to announce the placement of Brian Gilboy as the new National Director of Business Development, specializing in client development, relationship management and strategic direction.  As a successful business owner, company leader and trusted advisor, Brian thoroughly understands the financial needs of a business.  He is passionate about helping businesses capture  tax benefits found in energy- and real estate-related tax incentives, often facilitating immediate cash flow and near-term to intermediate growth. 

Brian has over 15 years of experience helping organizations accomplish business results and maximize profitability through financial and human capital solutions.  During the last 4 years, Brian has partnered with CPA firms, architects, attorneys and real estate investors capture over $50M in tax benefits through cost segregation, Energy Certification, R&D tax credit and WOTC programs.   Brian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising from Bradley University in Peoria, IL.  He is actively involved in his community and regularly participates in local ICPAS and USGBC events.

Engineered Tax Services’ John Cummings and Julio Gonzalez will present concurrent sessions and record a podcast at The AIA 2010 National Convention and Design Exposition.

Thursday, June 10, 2010
Presentation 1: 12:30-1:00
Presentation 2: 1:00-1:30
Presentation 3: 1:30-2:00
Podcast: 3:30-4:00

Friday, June 11, 2010
Presentation 1: 11:00-11:30
Presentation 2: 11:30-12:00
Presentation 3: 12:00-12:30

John and Julio will cover the benefits available to architects and other designers under the Energy Policy Act.   The presentation will cover certification of government projects, what parts of the building are certified, guidelines on the specific requirements for each system, the steps necessary to achieve certification, the need for third party certification and examples of how millions of dollars are being saved each month by design firms under the act.

                                  
June 16, 2010 from 4:00-6:00PM
Join Don McDougall for a
2 hour CPE/CE presentation
to the Orange County AIA

Location:

Belden Hutchison & Co., LLP

125 E. Baker Street, Suite 280

Costa Mesa, California  92626 

The presentation will examine, review and explore:

• How Sec. 179D rewards energy-efficient design.
• History and requirements of Sec. 179D and EPAct
  • Actual benefits to architectural firms over the past 24 months
• How minor changes in design, with small cost increases, can generate significant energy savings and related tax deductions.
  • Examples for HVAC, SHELL and LIGHTING
• How to access benefits for projects completed between 2006 and 2009
• Identifying tax deduction opportunities for clients in the private sector & how to best communicate the opportunities to clients
• Identifying & maximizing tax deduction opportunities for architectural clients in the public sector
• Maximizing benefits of EPAct for “C” and “S” corporations

On the Calendar: May 25, 2010 (West Palm Beach, FL) - Engineered Tax Services’ Debbie Danto, LEED AP, will be part of a panel discussion entitled, “Built Environment – Metrics of Building Green and Renovation.” Attendees will be presented examples of savings generated from new green buildings as well as the challenges, opportunities and case studies of retrofitting existing buildings. Investment, costs and improvement strategies will also be presented along with current technology incentives.  To learn more about the 2 day conference, visit the conference website.

Joel Ackerman, CPA

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) provides substantial tax benefits. Under Section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code, owners of energy-efficient commercial buildings may take a tax deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot for qualifying construction or retrofits. 

To help reduce the energy consumption and CO2 pollution from commercial properties, Congress passed The Energy Policy Act of 2005, which provides substantial tax benefits where energy efficiencies are designed within a building.

The IRS Regulations require an independent engineering study in order to substantiate and make a valid claim for these federal tax deductions. These deductions became available as of January 1, 2006 and have recently been extended through December 31, 2013.

How does entity type affect the taxable income to building owners? Read the Full Article for details about the general tax treatment of each type of entity.

The first annual Preferred Green Building Seminar hosted by Preferred LLC will be held at Quickens Arena located at One Center Court in Cleveland on April 21st from 11:30 am to 6 pm. The event will feature informative sessions on eco-friendly innovations in areas like roofing, painting, flooring, and lighting. LEED certification will also be a main focus of the seminar as well as substantial government incentives available to businesses adopting green practices for their operations.

Engineered Tax Services’ Chief Strategic Officer and LEED AP, Debbie Danto, is scheduled to present at the seminar. She will discuss in detail the benefits of EPAct certification and the engineering process associated with certification. ETS works in collaboration with clients’ CPA firms to ensure the process of obtaining tax benefits follows legislative guidelines.

For more information, please contact us.

For Immediate Release

For more information on ETS, please contact 800-236-6519 email info@engineeredtaxservices.com or visit www.engineeredtaxservices.com