Commercial Tax Savings
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Fulcrum led a successful valuation challenge by spotlighting intangible capital investments—unlocking over $1 million in annual tax savings before the process was brought in-house.
- Savings
- $1M+ annually
How Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Reduced Tax Bill By $1M+ annually
This wasn’t a designation—it was a valuation fight. As Indiana Harbor Belt’s business grew, so did its proposed railroad assessment. Fulcrum, in partnership with a former BNSF tax expert, challenged the state’s methodology, building a case that included intangible investments like software and workforce training.
The result: over $1 million in annual tax savings. The impact was so substantial, the client eventually brought the process in-house—but only after Fulcrum proved the power of proactive, informed tax negotiation.
Use Rail To Move Goods?
Reduce Your Taxes With This One Adjustment.
A free 30‑minute live webinar reveals how one simple re‑designation can cut your property tax bill by 50–85 % and lock in savings for decades.
- ✔Tariffs + Inflation = Squeezed Margins — rail designation is a fast, proven relief valve.
- ✔Immediate, permanent relief — one filing, savings the next tax cycle, no whiplash.
- ✔No risk, no commitment — this is an educational session, not a sales pitch.
- ✔Answers to “Why wouldn’t I?” — we tackle incumbents, timelines, and legalities head‑on.
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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