Specialty Tax Services

ASCSP

What We Do 

The employee retention credit (ERC) offers government assistance in the form of a refundable payroll tax credit for business owners who were impacted by COVID-19.  We can help business owners determine whether they qualify for the ERC under the government order pathway based on in-depth interviews and additional research. If qualified, we will provide a tax memorandum, backed by our knowledge, experience and credentials, that is intended to withstand potential scrutiny from tax authorities.

Other federal and state credits and incentives.

A valuable tax deduction encouraging energy efficient designs in construction. Specifically, the 179D deduction allows commercial building owners to take a federal tax deduction of up to $5.00 per square foot of building if they install certain infrastructure that reduces energy costs such as efficient lighting systems, HVAC systems, and building envelope to include windows and insulation.

A valuable tax credit encouraging energy efficient designs in construction. Specifically, the 45L credit allows qualified developers to claim a tax credit for each qualified newly constructed or substantially reconstructed residence. This applies to single family homes, apartments, condominiums, assisted living facilities, student housing, and other types of residential and multifamily properties.

Fixed asset services include managing fixed asset and depreciation files for taxpayers, performing a comprehensive review of depreciation records to identify cost segregation opportunities, repair and maintenance expenditures, and direct asset reclassification to shorter recovery periods.

Accounting methods services involve assistance with preparing Form 3115, Application for Change in Accounting Method, its related attachment, and calculating changes to depreciation by means of a 481(a) depreciation adjustment.

Jason Zanderson CPA Director Specialty Tax at Mariner 
Bryan Whitesel Director Specialty Tax at Mariner
Jonathan Walgrave Director of Tax at Mariner 
Kevin Johnson LEED AP CCSP Director Specialty Tax at Mariner 
Travis Mlodzik CCSP Director Tax at Mariner 
Steve Ruda Director Tax at Mariner 

1 Information is current as of January 31, 2024. There are 24 people on the Specialty Tax Services Team.

Tax services are provided by Mariner Specialty Tax Services, LLC (MSTS). MSTS does not provide legal advice. For additional information click here.

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