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What Qualifies as an R&D Expenditure?
The Research & Development Tax Credit (R&D tax credit) is a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit that incentivizes the development of new or improved products or processes. Potentially any company that performs "qualifying research activities" (QRAs) on U.S....
Common Questions About the R&D Tax Credit
The R&D tax credit is a powerful federal tax incentive that helps businesses of all types and sizes keep competitive while significantly reducing their tax burden. Unfortunately, misconceptions about the credit keep many qualifying businesses from pursuing it,...
R&D Tax Credit Qualified Expenses: Adapting Existing Product
Author: David Shereda Key Takeaways Adapting or improving a product can be a form of innovation worthy of R&D tax credits. However, your activities must make significant improvements to either the functionality, performance, reliability or quality of the existing...
6 Reasons to Invest in Outsourced R&D Services: How to Inform Your Clients
There is no doubt that when a CPA firm is seen as a trusted advisor, its clients are more receptive to advice that falls outside the scope of standard tax and compliance work. CPAs should always be looking for opportunities to help clients become more profitable -...
Using the R&D Credit to Offset Employer Payroll Tax Obligations
You don’t have to be a large or established company to realize the credit. By Jason Jones Key Takeaways Qualified small businesses can now leverage the R&D Tax Credits to offset employer-side payroll tax obligations. Three factors determine whether your company is...
The R&D Tax Credit: Not Just for Engineers and Tech Startups
Companies of all sizes in dozens of industries are taking advantage of tax savings. Chances are you qualify. See simple 4-part test. By Chris Bird Companies spend enormous amounts of time, effort and money looking for ways to cut costs, streamline operations and...
R&D Tax Credit Can Help CPAs Retain Business Clients
Don’t lose them to a competitor By Michelle Powell Key Takeaways Closing the knowledge gap about R&D tax credits is an easy way for CPAs to improve client value and retention. Look for companies that use technology to improve their products and processes. They may...
4 Reasons Why Fear of Audit Risk Is Overstated
By Phil Williams, JD, BSME Key Takeaways More companies than ever are taking advantage of engineering-based credits and incentives – just remember there’s no free lunch when it comes to your taxes. Having a sound methodology and the right team in place will ideally...