The Export Tax Break Most Companies Miss
A federal tax break saves exporters $50k-500k annually. We've automated the complexity that kept it inaccessible. Zero operational changes.
"PortSteady saved us $247k last year with zero effort on our part. It's the easiest ROI we've ever seen."
The $50k-500k tax break hiding in your export sales
If you export $3M+ annually, you qualify for a federal incentive called IC-DISC that permanently reduces your tax rate. Most CPAs have never filed one. We've automated the entire process.
The expertise gap
Why IC-DISC stays locked away from most exporters
Most CPAs have never filed a 1120-IC-DISC. The few who have charge enterprise prices just to set it up - and that's before the optimization problems begin. We've eliminated both barriers.
Traditional IC-DISC Setup
- Finding specialized CPA
- Weeks of document gathering
- $25-50k upfront cost
PortSteady Platform
- Specialized expertise built-in
- 30-minute setup
- Pay only if you save
Even after setup, CPAs leave money on the table
Most CPAs spend 3 months in Excel testing 5-10 groupings manually. We test thousands automatically.
The result
Simple setup. Automatic optimization.
50% more savings found.
From weeks of work to 15 minutes
We handle the complex setup while you focus on your business
Qualify in minutes
- Upload export data
- Sign formation docs
- Connect QuickBooks
15 minutes
Setup Complete
- IRS approval
- Bank account
- First commission
2-4 weeks
Save automatically forever
- Quarterly commissions
- Annual filing
- Auto-renewal
30 minutes per year
Your Exports Already Qualify for Federal Tax Savings
We automate the entire IC-DISC process
Instant Calculation
Know your exact benefit in 60 seconds
Our proprietary calculation engine analyzes your export data and instantly shows your tax savings using IRS-approved formulas.
Fully Automated Process
Zero manual work, CPA-ready filings
QuickBooks integration syncs your data automatically. Every IRS form is generated, reviewed, and guaranteed accurate.
One line added to your tax return
Zero disruption. Nothing changes in your operations
Keep everything exactly as it is. The IC-DISC works invisibly in the background.
Proven Results at Scale
Join thousands of exporters who've stopped leaving money on the table
"We were skeptical at first—another consultant promising savings. But PortSteady delivered. From upload to IRS approval in 4 days. Our previous CPA quoted 6 weeks and $35,000. Now we're saving $8,300 monthly."
"Our CPA never mentioned IC-DISC in 15 years. PortSteady identified $247,000 in annual savings we'd been missing. The entire setup took 3 days, and now filing takes 2 hours instead of 3 months."
"Two CPAs told us we wouldn't qualify. PortSteady proved them wrong—found $100,800 in annual savings, got us operational in 5 days. Their expertise made all the difference."
Calculate what you've been missing
Most exporters leave $50k-500k on the table annually. Minimal setup time and pay from savings only.
Conservative estimate based on IRS safe harbor rules
The export incentive thousands of U.S. exporters use
Convert export profit from ordinary income to qualified dividends. Permanent federal tax savings.
The IC-DISC: A Paper Entity That Cuts Your Export Tax Rate
A small paper corporation that earns a commission on your export sales.
Commission = 4% of qualified export receipts or 50% of export profit, whichever is greater.
Your company deducts the commission; shareholders receive qualified dividends
The Tax Break You're Missing
Based on 10-20% export margins and 8-11% typical tax differential. Actual savings depend on your specific situation.
40 years
In the tax code since 1984. Survived every reform including 2017 TCJA.
Permanent
Real tax savings, not deferrals. Reduces your federal tax rate by up to 13.2%.
Underutilized
Manual complexity kept this exclusive to Fortune 500s. Now automated for mid-market exporters.
You pay nothing unless you save
No upfront costs. We get paid when you save. Setup and CPA-signed filings included.
Year 1
20%
of realized benefit
(capped at $60,000)
Year 2 & Beyond
$15k flat
or 20% — whichever is less
Guaranteed 3x ROI or we refund the difference
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about IC-DISC implementation and compliance
Ready to Save $247,000+ Annually?
Most companies start in Q4 for next year's full benefits.