Commercial Tax Savings
Great Lakes Terminal Railroad
In a complex, multi-owner industrial site, Fulcrum managed a shared railroad designation that continues to generate savings and operational clarity more than a decade later.
- Original Tax Bill
- $600,000
- New Tax Bill
- $90,000
- Savings
- 85.00%
How Great Lakes Terminal Railroad Reduced Tax Bill By 85.00%
At a former steel site being transformed into a logistics hub, multiple owners took control of different parcels. One developed a major footprint; another, a Chinese firm, focused on refurbishing CTA train cars. Together, they formed an association to manage shared infrastructure, including road access.
Fulcrum was brought in to define the portion eligible for rail designation, coordinate with the STB, and navigate a complex shift in assessment. Years later, the designation still stands—and the site continues to benefit. The client remains a strong advocate for the value Fulcrum delivered.
Unlock 50-88% in Property Tax Savings. Permanently.
A free 30-minute session reveals how Fulcrum’s proven rail designation strategy secures long-term tax relief for manufacturers and logistics leaders.
- ✔Tariffs + Inflation = Squeezed Margins — rail designation is a proven relief valve. Bulkmatic Railroad cut taxes 88.8%.
- ✔Immediate, permanent relief — one filing, savings the next tax cycle, no whiplash. Crossett Lumber cut taxes 100%.
- ✔No risk, no commitment — this is an educational session, not a sales pitch. Afton Terminal Services cut taxes 55%.
- ✔Answers to “Why wouldn’t I?” — we tackle incumbents, timelines, and legalities head-on. Scrap Metal Services cut taxes 76%.
Meet the Team
We bring decades of experience in trans-state and continental taxation issues, in particular when it comes to how railroad owners are taxed in various classes of transportable goods.
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