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Top 8 Benefits of the R&D Tax Credit
The research and development tax credit is one of the most valuable credits leveraged by innovators and entrepreneurs since its inception in 1981. While the credit has been around for almost 40 years, renewed focus on research and development has created opportunities for even more businesses to take advantage. Curious to know more? Here are … Read More
IRS Debunks Tax Refund Myths
The following article is written by the IRS. View the original source here: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-debunks-tax-refund-myths. WASHINGTON ― With the July 15 tax deadline now past, the Internal Revenue Service reminds all taxpayers that there is no secret way to find out when a refund will be issued. Most taxpayers have already filed their federal tax return, … Read More
Introducing KBKG’s New Video Series: R&D Tax Credit Audit Defense with Jack Jolly and Mark Bodenstab
Many companies are hesitant to take advantage of the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit for fear of a possible IRS audit. In our first 2 minute video, former IRS engineering officials discuss how many companies can avoid IRS scrutiny by properly describing their research activities. KBKG’s IRS Audit Defense videos give a better understanding … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Senate Finance Committee Discusses Potential for New Coronavirus Bill that Would Allow Accelerated Federal Tax Breaks
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the country and economy, the Senate Finance Committee is continuing to discuss ways to help American businesses weather the storm. According to insiders, the potential proposal, which could be as large as $1 Trillion in relief funds, will include a provision that would remove limitations on businesses that … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Which IRS Division is Conducting Your R&D Credit Exam? The Answer is Crucial
As featured in Accounting Today The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collected nearly $3.4 trillion through more than 160 million individual and business tax returns during Fiscal Year 2018. For all this revenue, approximately 991,000 returns were examined, representing less than one percent of all tax returns filed. The number of examinations conducted to uphold enforcement … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: New and Improved Changes to Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit: Furthering the American Recovery from the Coronavirus
Senator Chris Coons of Delaware recently introduced legislation (S. 3593) called “Furthering Our Recovery With American Research & Development Act” (“FORWARD”), which makes changes to and expands Internal Revenue Code Section 41: Credit for Increasing Research Activities (“IRC 41”). Applying these modifications to the existing law could allow companies that invest in the research and … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: R&D Studies Can Make Audits Easier and the Credits More Sustainable
As featured in Accounting Today Internal Revenue Service examinations of the research tax credit can burden both the client and the IRS. Throughout most of its decades-long history, research credit audits have exposed areas of misunderstanding and, in many circumstances, led to major disagreements. There is little “bright line” guidance, and each examiner must consider … Read More
Changes and Extension of the Virginia R&D Tax Credit
The Commonwealth of Virginia made key changes and extended the income tax credit for conducting qualified research and development in Virginia. Key changes include: A three (3) year extension of the credit from tax years beginning before January 1, 2022 to tax years beginning before January 1, 2025 Beginning January 1, 2021, an increase in … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Cash is Still King – R&D Credit Provides Businesses Much Needed Cashflow
At the end of March, the U.S. government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (“CARES”) Act to provide financial and emergency relief to American businesses, the American people, and the U.S. economy in whole. The objective of the stimulus package for businesses was to provide a lifeline of cash and liquidity that would … Read More
KBKG Tax Insight: Architectural Firms Can and Do Qualify for the Research and Development Tax Credit
Who says architectural firms can’t qualify for the research and development (R&D) tax credit? Not the United States Tax Court (USTC). The USTC recently granted summary judgment in favor of an architectural firm that claimed the R&D tax credit. At the heart of this judgment was whether Populous Holdings, Inc. (Populous) incurred contract research expenditures … Read More
