The Research & Development Tax Credit is a federal benefit (also available in many states) that was enacted to promote growth, innovation, and inspire advancements in all areas and facets of business. The credit is an undoubtedly beneficial incentive for businesses large and small. However, many companies are hesitant to take advantage of the credit … Read More
Billions of dollars worth of research credits go unclaimed every year in the United States. This is primarily due to many taxpayers not being aware of the credit or not quite understanding it. In addition, when a reference is made to research and development (“R&D”), taxpayers often think about lab coats and test tubes. In … Read More
What software development activities and expenditures can be included in an R&D Tax Credit claim for software projects? Companies performing qualified research in creating or improving their software may qualify for federal and state R&D tax credits for the software development activities they are already conducting. These credits are a dollar-for-dollar reduction in federal and … Read More
Major PATH Act2 changes to the R&D Tax Credit for the years beginning after December 31, 2015: The federal R&D Tax Credit has provided taxpayers conducting qualified research a significant tax benefit since it was first signed into law by President Reagan in 1981. Although billions of dollars worth of R&D credits were claimed each … Read More
Originally published article by Joseph Toppe from South Carolina Manufacturing Group on August 2, 2018. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, “South Carolina is a branch manufacturing state.” They tell us there’s not enough headquartering here, not enough research and development, but what if I told you the Palmetto State has a solution, … Read More
After 20+ years at the IRS reviewing corporate tax incentives, Jack Jolly still finds joy in his work; showing a great appreciation for those who innovate, dream, and build new software, technology, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing facilities and more. Surprisingly, Jolly’s passion for this industry started well before he worked for the IRS. Recently, we had the … Read More
Throughout the years, software has found itself into every facet of our lives. From smart phones to smart televisions; many homes are now finding themselves labeled as smart. As the software industry has grown, so too has its piece of the pie as it relates to the Section 41 credit for increasing research activities (the … Read More
Every company seeks effective ways to reduce their overall tax liabilities. Although traditional tax planning can certainly reduce business taxes, there is often a limited impact, leaving owners and managers searching for additional savings opportunities. The good news is that the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit is available to qualifying companies that have or … Read More
The Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences industry currently faces a range of issues, including the rising costs of discovery and development, major losses of revenue due to patent expirations, and increased complexities due to demanding regulatory requirements. Moreover, developers of orphan drugs must overcome a host of additional challenges that make it difficult to recoup … Read More
The R&D tax credit, which awards companies large and small for their innovative efforts and that was made permanent in 2015, could now be more lucrative with new bi‐partisan support. Senators Chris Coons (D‐DE) and Pat Roberts (R‐KS) have introduced a bill increasing the R&D credit up to 25% for companies that not only conduct … Read More