ACS makes a commitment to use only seasoned, thoroughly trained professionals with over 100 combined years of arbitrage rebate and accounting expertise to ensure that we ultimately do what we do best – save your municipality potentially millions in rebate payments.

Ira B. Sacks - CPA, CFP

Ira has been a Managing Director of the ACS rebate practice since 1986, and brings over 26 years tax experience and over 25 years arbitrage compliance experience. Ira’s accomplishments include:

  • Renowned analytical acumen in selecting and applying a specific set of Regulations to minimize client's rebate liability
  • Credited with the development and implementation of an industry-first, arbitrage rebate calculation software system (currently widely used by most arbitrage rebate firms and government organizations)
  • Regularly provides arbitrage rebate interpretation, consultation and advice to IRS and SEC officials and bond attorneys
  • Current member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and subcommittee member of the General Tax Matters Committee, reviewing the "Proposed IRS Examination Guidelines for Municipal Financing Arrangements"
  • In-house Tax Attorney and Certified Public Accountant for the firm with investment advisory experience
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Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
  • Bachelor of Arts, Finance
  • Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science
  • Masters Degree, Jurisprudence
  • Masters Degree, Taxation
  • Masters Degree, Business

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