Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit
Course Description:
This webinar will cover the fundamentals of the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit. Topics include history and recent developments, project qualifications, calculating the benefits, the chronology of a typical project, and joint issues. Hundreds of companies take advantage of the credit each year to increase their bottom line. It’s time to learn how you can benefit!
Objectives:
- Provide a general overview of the R&D Tax Credit
- Learn how to identify qualifying projects
- Understand the various calculation methods and a sample calculation
- Discuss the project implementation and issues to consider
Who should attend?
This live webinar is designed for tax, accounting, and other professionals who are performing R&D. Including but not limited to: CEOs, CIOs, CFOs, and engineers.
Available Dates & Registration
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- *Webinars are listed in Pacific Time
- *This course qualifies for 1 Learning Unit for AIA Continuing Education
If you are having technical difficulties, please send an email to [email protected]. We will respond as promptly as possible - up to 10 mins after the webinar's start.
Credit Requirements:
- To receive CE or CPE credit, you must have answered 75% (3 out of 4) of the polling questions.
- Participate (logged in) for a minimum of 50 minutes for each hour.
Certificates may take up to three weeks to be issued to your account.

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. National Registry of CPE Sponsors ID Number: 108505. State boards of accountancy have final authority on accepting individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org

KBKG is registered with The American Institute of Architects (AIA) as part of its Continuing Education Services program to provide continuing education learning units on specific courses. Provider Number: 10009587
WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING ABOUT US
"Outstanding webinar on the basics of the R&D credit. The information they provided was easy to understand, relevant to multiple industries and focused less on a product they are trying to sell and more on teaching the topic at hand. One of my favorite webinars I've participated in!"
Alecia B, Tulsa, OK
"The presenters were knowledgeable in the R&D Credit and were able to present in such a manner that made the calculations easy to grasp and the components that comprise the credit easy to understand. Thank you!"
Marta H, Tampa, FL
"Accumulating necessary information in order to obtain the R&D credit can be a daunting task for an organization and this seminar provided some big picture items to consider when considering whether it is beneficial and worthwhile to obtain the R&D credit for the organization."
Jason M, Omaha, NE
R&D Tax Insights

AICPA Pens Letter Urging Congress to Defer R&D Expense Capitalization (Sec 174) Provision Until 2026
02/22/2023On February 14, 2023, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) sent a letter urging Congress to address expired and expiring tax provisions to avoid needless complexity and ambiguity. More specifically, the AICPA called on Congress to defer the Internal Revenue Code Section 174 amortization requirement for research and experimental expenditures until 2026. The … Read More

IRS Issued Additional Guidance on Section 174, Specified Research or Experimental Expenditures
12/15/2022This article has been updated from its original posting on Dec. 15, 2022. The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2023-11 providing updated guidelines for accounting method changes for the treatment of specified research or experimental expenditures under Section 174 that changed with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 … Read More

KBKG Tax Insight: Tax Court Denies Construction Company R&D Credits
12/13/2022A summary judgment was recently granted when the government successfully argued that a construction company did not conduct qualified research activities during the tax year in question and was therefore not entitled to the $576,756 refund they were paid. In this case, the defendant was a shareholder of a civil construction company and the contested … Read More

An Introduction to the Reverse Plea to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to Extend Section 174
11/02/2022Over 150 U.S.-based businesses and trade associations recently issued a plea to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives leadership urging Congress to extend Section 174 provisions allowing taxpayers to deduct 100% of Section 174 R&E expenditure in the year they were incurred. Historically, 100% of Section 174 R&E expenditures could be 1) deducted … Read More

This Month’s Webinars
11/01/2022Looking for CPE credit? We have several sessions available this month. Click the links below to register. If you have questions or need help registering, please email [email protected] Research & Development Tax Credits 11/1/2022 | 12:00 PM PT | 1 hour | 1 CPE credit This webinar will cover the fundamentals of the Research and … Read More

Inflation Reduction Act Expands Payroll Tax Credit Benefits for Small Businesses
08/12/2022The Inflation Reduction Act provides huge opportunities for the real estate industry as well as for architects and engineers. However, the expansion of “green” tax incentives 45L and 179D is not the only tax benefits getting a boost. The newly formed law will also improve upon the R&D Tax Credit. This change will have a … Read More

KBKG Tax Insight: Changes to Recently Amended Texas Franchise Tax Regulations
06/27/2022Published on June 10, 2022, Texas Register, the Texas Comptroller proposed revisions to the recently amended Texas franchise tax regulations surrounding the Texas sales and use tax exemption and the Texas franchise R&D tax credit. These revisions soften the Internal Use Software (IUS) and Combined Group definitions after receiving overwhelming feedback surrounding the Texas franchise … Read More

KBKG Tax Insight: Reviving Missouri’s R&D Tax Credit 2023
06/20/2022It has been nearly 18 years since Missouri taxpayers have seen a state credit related to its qualified research expenditures (QREs). This may change beginning in 2023! In an effort to further stimulate Missouri’s economy, State Senator Brian Williams offered an amendment to HB 2400 sponsored by State Representative Dan Houx. This amendment attempts to … Read More

KBKG, R&D Tax Credits & 179D Incentives Firm, to Exhibit at the American Institute of Architects A’22 National Conference This Week
06/20/2022KBKG plans an educational and interactive booth experience for architect attendees at AIA’s largest annual event. CHICAGO, June 20, 2022 (Newswire.com) – Nationwide tax specialty firm KBKG is set to exhibit at the American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) A’22 Conference on Architecture in Chicago from June 22-25. At the exhibit, KBKG will showcase their architect … Read More

Are You Looking To Upgrade Your R&D Credit or 179D Provider?
06/14/2022Are you looking to upgrade your R&D credit or 179D provider? As you begin to evaluate potential service providers, it’s important to remember that there are significant differences between R&D credit and 179D advisors in the marketplace. Sometimes taxpayers are not immediately aware of how those differences may impact their experience from start to finish. … Read More