ICS Tax, LLC Review (2026)
ICS Tax, LLC is a National engineering-based firm offering IRS-compliant cost segregation studies. Every credible study — ICS Tax, LLC's included — must classify components into MACRS 5, 7, 15, 27.5, and 39-year recovery periods under Rev. Proc. 87-56 and follow the engineering-based approach set out in the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (Pub 5653), distinguishing §1245 personal property from §1250 real property before §168(k) bonus depreciation and Form 3115 (§481(a) catch-up) come into play. Published turnaround is not published, and pricing is not published on the firm's site. What differs across providers is price, site-visit requirement, and audit-defense scope — not the underlying framework.
Editorial note: Cost Segregation Reviews is operated by Cost Seg Smart, which appears as one of the providers evaluated on this site. Public-facing data only — pricing, methodology, and credentials reflect what each provider publishes. Facts on this page verified September 6, 2026.
| Category | National engineering-based firm |
|---|---|
| Pricing | not published; free consultations and benefit estimates offered |
| Turnaround | not published |
| Methodology | "Can perform Cost Segregation studies without historical construction documents by applying the same cost estimation techniques and software used by construction professionals"; staff hold ASCSP CCSP certification, compliant with IRS Audit Techniques Guide |
| Site visit | not published |
| Audit support | Free audit support; proficient with Form 3115 (Application for Change in Accounting Method) |
| Guarantee | not published |
| Property types | Residential rental, commercial (apartments, casinos, factories, grocery stores, hotels, office, restaurants, retail centers, warehouses) |
| Headquarters | not published |
| Offices | Alabama (Montgomery), California (Laguna Hills, Los Angeles), Colorado (Denver), Florida, Louisiana, New York, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington |
| Founded | not published |
Pricing detail
not published; free consultations and benefit estimates offered
Pricing reflects what ICS Tax, LLC publishes as of September 6, 2026; a specific quote may differ by property. Cost Seg Smart prices residential cost segregation studies starting at $495 for properties under $300,000, published at costsegsmart.com/pricing. For context on typical rates, see our guide to how much a cost segregation study should cost.
Methodology and process
ICS Tax, LLC describes its methodology as follows: "Can perform Cost Segregation studies without historical construction documents by applying the same cost estimation techniques and software used by construction professionals"; staff hold ASCSP CCSP certification, compliant with IRS Audit Techniques Guide. All US cost segregation studies — including this one — must follow the engineering-based methodology described in the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide and apply MACRS classification per Rev. Proc. 87-56. The framework is set by federal law; what varies across providers is execution depth, documentation, and audit defense scope.
Property-type fit
ICS Tax, LLC publishes coverage for: Residential rental, commercial (apartments, casinos, factories, grocery stores, hotels, office, restaurants, retail centers, warehouses). For investors comparing providers by property type, see our single-family rental providers and commercial providers rankings.
Audit defense
Audit support: Free audit support; proficient with Form 3115 (Application for Change in Accounting Method). Guarantee: not published. Audit defense scope varies materially across providers, ranging from explicit IRS representation to no defense beyond report delivery — see the scoring methodology for how we evaluate this dimension.
Pros
- Publishes audit support terms: Free audit support; proficient with Form 3115 (Application for Change in Accounting Method)
- Broad service footprint: Alabama (Montgomery), California (Laguna Hills, Los Angeles), Colorado (Denver), Florida...
- Describes an engineering-based or IRS-aligned methodology on its site
Cons
- Pricing is not published; requires a direct quote request
- No monetary guarantee or refund terms published
- Turnaround time is not published
- Whether a site visit is required is not stated on the firm's site
Verdict — who this is for
ICS Tax, LLC is best suited to owners of the property types it publishes — Residential rental, commercial (apartments, casinos, factories, grocery stores, hotels, office, restaurants, retail centers, warehouses) — who are comfortable requesting a direct quote rather than seeing pricing published online, and who want an engineering-based study consistent with IRS Pub 5653. For investors comparing alternatives, the full provider comparison table is on the homepage.
FAQ
How much does ICS Tax, LLC charge?
not published; free consultations and benefit estimates offered
How long does a ICS Tax, LLC cost segregation study take?
Not published on ICS Tax, LLC's website.
Does ICS Tax, LLC require an on-site visit?
not published. The IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (Pub 5653) does not require an on-site visit; it requires engineering-based methodology with documented support.
Sources
- https://ics-tax.com/cost-segregation/ — accessed September 6, 2026
- IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (Pub 5653)
- Rev. Proc. 87-56
All provider facts on this page were verified against ICS Tax, LLC's own published pages as of September 6, 2026; fields not published by the provider are marked “not published” rather than estimated.
ICS Tax, LLC is one option among the providers we track. For other situations:
Pricing and operational details reflect public information as of September 6, 2026. Provider corrections welcome via the submission form. This review is not legal, tax, or financial advice — confirm cost segregation suitability with your CPA before ordering a study.