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
Upcoming Webinars:
To receive CPE credit, you must answer 75% of the polling questions throughout the presentation and participate (logged in) for a minimum of 50 min for each hour. CPE certificates will be emailed to eligible attendees and may take up to two weeks to be issued after the webinar: They can also be retrieved from your KBKG Solutions account dashboard once issued.
Webinars are hosted by CPA Academy.
Our courses are not approved for Enrolled Agent (EA) Continuing Education (CE)
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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

Section 174A and the 2024 Filing Dilemma for Eligible Small Businesses: Do You File or Amend?
07/21/2025Follow KBKG on Social Media Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Youtube By Jonathan Tucker | Principal, Research & Development Tax Credits As the dust settles following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), many small businesses and their CPAs are navigating the mechanics of Section 174A, the newly enacted provision that restores the ability to … Read More

How to Claim R&D Credits After an Acquisition
07/17/2025Follow KBKG on Social Media Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Youtube Acquiring another company isn’t just a strategic move that grows market share or expands a portfolio of products. Acquisitions can also unlock significant tax advantages. One area that companies often overlook is the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit, which can help them gain significant value … Read More

KBKG Announces Free Access to Dash.tax Through June 2026, Empowering Tax Advisors to Claim R&D Tax Credits for Clients
07/14/2025PASADENA, Calif. – July 14, 2025– KBKG, a recognized leader in specialty tax solutions, announced its flagship Research & Development (R&D) tax credit software, Dash.tax, is now available at no cost to approved tax preparers through June 30, 2026. The limited-time initiative enables Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and other tax professionals to access the full power of Dash.tax-an … Read More

Claiming the R&D Tax Credit for Failed Projects
07/10/2025Follow KBKG on Social Media Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Youtube Most businesses associate the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit with breakthrough innovations and completed projects. If a product launches successfully or a process gets optimized, it seems obvious to include those efforts in an R&D claim, but what happens when your project fails? Surprisingly, failure … Read More

R&D Expensing is Back: What the Section 174 Fix Means for Your 2024 Tax Strategy
07/08/2025Follow KBKG on Social Media Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Youtube By Kevin Zolriasatain and Paul McVoy | Principals, Research & Development Tax Credits For the last two years, companies conducting qualified research have been burdened with an unfavorable tax provision that has made Research and Development (R&D) investments more expensive, at precisely the wrong time. That’s … Read More

KBKG Tax Insight: One Big Beautiful Bill – 2025 Tax Changes and Summary Chart
07/03/2025Follow KBKG on Social Media Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Youtube By Gian Pazzia and Paul McVoy | Research & Development Tax Credits Breaking News – July 4, 2025 On July 4th, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), marking a significant overhaul to federal tax policy. The signing reflects a major pivot in legislative … Read More

SALT Workaround Preserved, Real Estate & R&D Expensing Win Big. What Businesses Need to Know
06/30/2025Follow KBKG on Social Media Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Youtube By Paul McVoy | Principal, Research & Development Tax Credits The reconciliation process for the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) has entered its final phase, and in the past three days, Senate Republicans cleared a key procedural hurdle and released updated text that could reach the Senate … Read More

Texas Enhances R&D Credit, Allowing Companies to Claim More
06/27/2025By Bill Taylor and Giovanni Ortiz | Research & Development Tax Credits On June 1, 2025, Texas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 2206 legislation that significantly enhances the state’s R&D Tax Credit structure. The Governor signed this bill into law on June 17, 2025. Effective for franchise tax reports due on or after January 1, 2026, … Read More

Retroactive and Permanent R&D Expensing Restored Under Proposed Senate Legislation
06/17/2025Follow KBKG on Social Media Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Youtube By Jonathan Tucker | Principal, Research & Development Tax Credits The Senate Finance Committee has proposed a significant change to the way U.S. businesses deduct their research and development (R&D) expenses. If passed, the bill would reverse a major change that took effect in 2022 based on … Read More

California Senate Bill 711 Proposes Simplified R&D Credit Method
06/10/2025Follow KBKG on Social Media Linkedin Facebook X-twitter Youtube By Tetyana Guguchkina, Elise Rhee, & Michael Maroney | Research & Development Tax Credits California is poised to overhaul its R&D Tax Credit with Senate Bill 711 (SB 711), which proposes replacing the state’s Alternative Incremental Research Credit (AIRC) with a new Alternative Simplified Credit (ASC) … Read More