Specialty Tax Group recently celebrated a major achievement as Brian Wages passed his Certified Credits & Incentives Professional (CCIP) exam. This prestigious credential solidifies Brian as an expert in unlocking substantial tax savings for businesses through statutory tax credits and discretionary incentives. With over a decade of experience, Brian leverages his specialty tax skills to maximize tax credits and incentives, reducing tax liability, and creating cash flow for Specialty Tax Group’s clients.

As one of only a few CCIP professionals nationally, Brian gained admission into an elite group of tax experts. The rigorous CCIP written and oral exam covers complex technical topics like tax planning strategies, incentives modeling, and program compliance rules. By earning this designation, Brian demonstrates his mastery of tax credits and incentives.

Let’s examine Brian’s journey in the tax incentives field and how his new CCIP skills empower him to deliver tremendous value to clients seeking tax relief.

An Experienced Specialist in Tax Credits

With a passion for helping companies minimize their tax liability, Brian has built his expertise in tax credits and incentives since 2011. He started his career at McMillian & Associates before moving to Deloitte Tax and honing his specialty tax skills.

Brian’s proficiency with complex tax credit and incentive programs led Specialty Tax Group to bring him onboard as a tax manager. The firm recognized Brian’s talent and charged him with leading their Research and Development Tax Credit vertical.

In this role, Brian deploys his deep knowledge to help clients capture R&D tax benefits. He also leverages his background across other federal, state, and local incentives like:

• 179D Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction
• 45L Energy Efficient Home Credit
• Georgia Retraining Tax Credit
• Georgia Jobs Tax Credit
• Georgia Investment Tax Credit
• Federal Clean Energy Investment Tax Credit

Brian draws on his degree in Business Management and professional experience to navigate the technical details and filings for these programs. Specialty Tax Group relies on his skills to maximize tax credit ad incentive opportunities for their clients.

The Peak of Incentives Expertise: CCIP Certification

To take his expertise to the next level, Brian pursued the industry’s top credential: the Certified Credits & Incentives Professional (CCIP) designation.

Obtaining this certification was no easy feat. It required passing a rigorous 5-hour written exam covering the full complexity of incentive programs followed by an oral case study presentation component. Brian demonstrated his technical knowledge across all federal, state, and local tax credit aspects.

His extensive preparation and testing paid off - Brian officially joined the ranks of elite CCIP credential holders. This accomplishment cements his status as a foremost tax credit and incentive expert.

The Power of a CCIP Unleashed

Now that Brian carries the clout of his CCIP, he wields expanded power to deliver tremendous tax savings. The certification equips him with elevated technical proficiency and strategic perspective.

Armed with CCIP expertise, Brian can create tailored packages of tax credit and incentive benefits. He has the specialized skills to:

• Research applicable federal, state, and local programs
• Model cumulative benefits across multiple credits
• Navigate complex application and compliance requirements
• Develop quantified cost-benefit analysis for clients
• Provide ongoing tax minimization guidance

With his mastery of complex tax credits and incentives, Brian fills a crucial role for the Specialty Tax Group. He leads the charge in helping clients access available benefits and maximizing tax relief.

The certification allows Brian to unlock doors to substantial savings that may otherwise be left on the table. Companies now have a CCIP professional on their side whose elite expertise delivers tangible value.

Embracing Innovation in Tax Strategy

Specialty Tax Group’s investment in top-tier talent has furthered their leadership in the tax credit and incentives space. With Brian Wages’ achievement of his Certified Credits & Incentives Professional designation, the firm has a true expert at the helm of their tax relief programs.

Driven by his passion for helping businesses retain more capital, Brian approaches each client engagement with fresh eyes. He combines his CCIP technical skills with creative vision to uncover unique tax savings opportunities. Specialty Tax Group encourages this kind of innovative thinking to continuously expand their value to clients.

The firm congratulates Brian on joining the prestigious ranks of CCIP professionals nationwide. Specialty Tax Group looks forward to the tax savings he will unleash as he deploys his elite expertise to benefit their clients. Businesses have an invaluable ally with CCIP Brian Wages on their team.