Qualifying AI for the RD Tax Credit | KBKG
Qualifying AI for the RD Tax Credit | KBKG Artificial intelligence (AI) has recently been a mainstay of news headlines worldwide, and for good reason. Publicly released AI tools now allow individuals and companies to generate images and text nearly indistinguishable from those created by humans. If you are a company or have a department … Read More
Reviving Michigan’s R&D Tax Credit
Reviving Michigan’s R&D Tax Credit Ever since Michigan moved from the Michigan Business Tax regime to the current Corporate Income Tax regime twelve years ago, Michigan taxpayers have not been afforded a state tax credit for their research and development expenditures. However, this may change in the coming weeks, as HB 5100 passed the Democrat-led … Read More
Withdrawal of ERC Claims: A Comprehensive Guide for CPAs
Withdrawal of ERC Claims: A Comprehensive Guide for CPAs Thought Leadership by Ian Williams, Director | KBKG In IRS notice, IR-2023-193, released this week, the IRS has taken a significant step to protect small businesses and organizations from potential scams related to the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) by introducing a novel withdrawal process. This process is designed … Read More
A Guide to Claiming the 179D Deduction
Using the 179D Deduction Successfully running and managing a business requires paying attention to a lot of things, including tax planning. Taxes get complicated, and it can be tough for the average business owner to know which deductions and credits could benefit their company. Take the 179D deduction. This provision allows eligible taxpayers to get … Read More
Proposed Changes to Form 6765: Enhancing R&D Tax Credits
Proposed Changes to Form 6765: Enhancing R&D Tax Credits Thought Leadership by Kevin Zolriasatain | Principal, Research & Development Tax Credits Staying informed about regulatory updates is vital for tax professionals, especially when it comes to Research and Development (R&D) tax credits. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made a significant announcement on Friday, September 15th, unveiling … Read More
New Questions People Are Asking About ERC
New Questions People Are Asking About ERC Thought Leadership by KBKG Originally published 5/1/2023, updated 10/10/2023 On September 14th, 2023, the IRS took the significant step of suspending the acceptance of new ERC claims until at least December 31st, 2023. This was in response to mounting concerns about the integrity of the Employee Retention Credit … Read More
Unlocking Hidden Value: The Power of Cost Segregation Studies
Unlocking Hidden Value: The Power of Cost Segregation Studies Optimizing tax benefits and enhancing cash flow are pivotal to achieving financial success in finance and real estate. One strategy with significant potential is cost segregation. Dive into cost segregation basics, explore what a cost segregation study entails, understand its timing and relevance, and discover KBKG’s … Read More
Advice for Taxpayers About the ERC Moratorium
Advice for Taxpayers About the ERC Moratorium Thought Leadership by Ian Williams, Director | KBKG The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) is a complex tax credit created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in 2020 to help businesses keep their employees on the payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ERC is … Read More