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  • Case Study
November 09, 2026

From Tax Liability to Savings: How One Tax Credit Buyer Saved $1.87 Million

From Tax Liability to Savings: How One Tax Credit Buyer Saved $1.87 Million
Table of Contents

Issue

The buyer had a $22 million tax liability, while a tax credit generator had a $22 million Section 45Z tax credit that could not be used.

Solution

After CBIZ brought the right buyer to the table, our tax credits practice helped move the transaction forward by supporting the buyer through due diligence, providing an optional opinion letter and due diligence report, and facilitating the acquisition.

Outcome

The client bought the $22 million credit for $20.13 million and applied it toward its $22 million tax liability, resulting in an immediate $1.87 million in tax savings before transaction fees.

Company Information
Industry Financial Services
Entity Type C-Corporaiton
Geographic Footprint National
Annual Revenue $1 billion

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