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According to the National Association of Manufacturers, exports support over 12 million jobs in the U.S. alone. Yet many exporters are still missing out on one of the most powerful, and legal, federal tax incentives available: the Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation, or IC-DISC. An IC-DISC tax strategy allows qualifying U.S. exporters to convert […]

Exporting U.S.-made products or services? Without an effective IC-DISC tax strategy in place this year, your business could be leaving significant federal tax savings on the table. An IC-DISC tax strategy is a method used by qualifying U.S. exporters to legally reduce federal income taxes by channeling export profits through a separate entity called an […]

For U.S. businesses involved in exporting, the Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC) offers a valuable tax-saving opportunity. As the last remaining federal income tax incentive for U.S. exporters, IC-DISC allows eligible companies to significantly reduce their tax burden. In this article, we’ll walk through a detailed IC-DISC example, illustrating how it works in […]

In today’s complex tax environment, the DISC tax structure continues to be a critical tool for U.S. exporters aiming to stay competitive in global markets.  For U.S. companies that export products or services, the Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC) remains a powerful and often underutilized federal income tax incentive. By implementing the right […]

Navigating the U.S. tax code can be a challenge—especially for export-driven businesses aiming to reduce their tax burden without running afoul of regulations. One little-known but highly effective strategy is the use of an Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation, or IC-DISC.  IC-DISC dividends can be considered qualified dividends if they meet specific IRS requirements. […]

Taxpayers utilizing an IC-DIS should note the continuing importance of Schedules K-2 and K-3 in reporting international income. Since 2022, S corporations and partnerships receiving IC-DISC dividends must include this information to comply with the requirements of Schedule K-2/K-3. Although IC-DISCs are domestic entities (Treas. Reg. § 1.992-1(a)(1)), dividends paid by an IC-DISC are classified […]

The IRS’s expanded international reporting requirements have made it essential for S corporations and partnerships with IC-DISCs to understand how to properly report dividends on Form Schedule K-2/K-3. Below is a summary of key developments that may affect Forms 1120S or 1065. 1. Schedule K-2/K-3 Applies to Pass-Through Entities with International Activity 2. IC-DISC Dividends […]

Export-driven tax breaks give U.S. companies a powerful way to keep more of every overseas sale. The primary US-based tax incentives for exporters are the Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC) and Foreign Derived Intangible Income (FDII). An IC-DISC is a separately formed business entity that makes a commission on certain export sales. The […]

The Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC) is the last surviving federal tax incentive specifically designed to promote U.S. export sales. Established by Congress in 1971, the IC-DISC provides substantial federal income tax savings — but only when businesses strictly follow IC-DISC rules. IC-DISC rules are the legal requirements companies must meet to form, […]

For U.S. exporters, the Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC) offers a valuable tax benefit—deferred federal income tax on export profits. However, to take full advantage of these savings, companies must adhere to specific regulations, including the IC-DISC Commission Payment Rules, which mandate timely commission payments. The IC-DISC program is built around the concept […]