Practical briefings on credits,
incentives & the rules around them.
A working file of the topics we field most often. Written by the practitioners who file the studies — not summarized by a marketing intern.
- March 17, 2021
Saving Your Business With the Employee Retention Credit
As businesses recover from the impact of Coronavirus help is available for small businesses to greatly offset the cost maintaining a staff. The Employee Retention Credit is a refundable credit that greatly rewards employers for hiring and maintaining a staff,
- November 10, 2020
Predicting The Tax Consequence Of The PPP
2020 has been unpredictable and the PPP Loan repayment is no exception. This brief article explores some of the ideas being kicked around and adds a new option as well.
- April 27, 2020
The Predictable Resource That Helps in This Unpredictable Time
The R&D Tax Credit is a predictable resource that can be used to access capital and compliment Covid-19 financial stimulus bills.
- January 14, 2020
Giving Credit to Defense Contractors
Courts have decided that Defense Contractors have a right to collect the R&D Credit, and this article explains how previous hurdles have been removed to make the credit more readily available to companies in the defense industry.
- September 25, 2019
Refundable R&D Credit Benefits Doubling?
Congressional Bill introduced to increase availability of refundable R&D Tax Credit for start-ups and new businesses
- April 23, 2019
Further Expanding the Benefits of the R&D Tax Credit
2018 R&D Tax Credit benefits have significantly increased due to 2017 tax reforms.
- July 31, 2018
How to Claim the R&D Tax Credit for Internal-Use Software
Since the inception of the Research & Development Tax Credit in 1981, there has been much
- February 2, 2018
How the GOP’s Tax Reform Will Impact C-Corps and The R&D Tax Credit
The year 2017 brought major developments to the tax code with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017. Two changes will drastically affect the bottom-line of C-Corps and will have a major impact across C-Corp returns.
- November 1, 2017
How to Choose the Right Partner for Your R&D Tax Credit Study
Choosing the right partner to conduct your R&D Tax Credit study can be daunting, especially with the growing number of boutique R&D firms vying for your business. To ease the process of choosing a partner, we have provided you with a checklist of the 5 most im
- October 1, 2017
The Top 3 Industries for Claiming the R&D Tax Credit
Since becoming a permanent provision in the IRS tax code, and with its recent changes targeted to benefit small businesses, the R&D Tax Credit is gaining popularity among companies of all sizes and industries. These are the 3 top sectors in which the R&D Tax C
- September 22, 2017
The One Tax Credit Manufacturers Need to Know
Find out how significant the R&D Tax Credit can be to businesses in manufacturing, with real-world examples featuring our own clients and their benefits in dollar amounts.
- September 20, 2017
How Does the AMT Turn-Off Affect You?
With the passage of the PATH Act, the R&D Tax Credit is now accessible to many more small-to-midsize businesses, a change that is sure to spur economic growth and further investment into research and development among American companies.
- September 5, 2017
What Trump’s Tax Plan Means for Your Business
With tax reform no longer a matter of “if” but “when”, the fate of many business incentives is in question. However, one in particular is proving indispensable, being offered on both President Trump’s and Republican lawmakers’ tax proposals.
- July 9, 2017
Tax Savings for Startup Companies
In the July 2017 edition of our Startup industry mailer, you’ll find: Information on how the new
- July 9, 2017
Tax Savings for Software and Robotics Companies
In the July 2017 edition of our Software and Robotics industry mailers, you’ll find: Information on
- July 9, 2017
Tax Savings for Manufacturers
In the July 2017 edition of our Manufacturing industry mailer, you’ll find: Information on how the
- July 9, 2017
Tax Savings for Design-Build Firms
In the July 2017 edition of our Design-Build industry mailers, you’ll find: Information on how the
- July 26, 2016
An Accountant, Engineer, and Lawyer Walk into a Bar…
Craft brewers are faced with costs arising from internal improvements in production and processes as well as external influences, such as consumer culture. While these costs may be hurting their wallets, craft breweries can find relief in tax credits.
- May 25, 2015
Give Your Clients Better Service – And Improve Your Bottom Line by Partnering Up with a Tax Credit Specialty Firm
Partnering with the right R&D tax credit provider could be the solution for CPA firms to retain and attract clients, and ultimately improve their bottom line.
- May 25, 2015
The R&D Tax Credit Opens its Doors to Startups
With the savings generated from the R&D Tax Credit, startup companies can keep more of their earnings and allocate further resources to innovation and creating jobs—potentially giving them the momentum they need to lift their businesses off the ground.
- May 25, 2015
California Ready for Close Up, Other States Say ‘Cut!’ to Film Tax Credits
Film and tax credits offer states an opportunity to generate jobs, economic activity and maybe most importantly, boast bragging rights in Tinseltown. But several states have become disillusioned with the economic impact of the tax incentive and have voted to e
- May 25, 2015
How an Engineer Discovered Value in R&D Tax Credits
RSA+ is one of the oldest and most successful engineering firms in their area. While they attribute a lot of their success to engineering expertise, they also recognize that running a mid-sized consulting engineering firm requires something that tends to be ov
- May 25, 2015
Why You Should Care About the Back Up Tax Extender Bill
Congress is still wrangling over the fate of the tax extenders – the 52 temporary tax
- May 25, 2015
California Dreaming: How Boosting R&D Tax Credits Sustains the State’s Innovation Economy
The Milken Institute released a new report that looks at the impact of federal and state tax credit
- May 25, 2015
Labor Market Holds Strong
The U.S. labor market continues to show strength as jobless claims remain near historic lows. The Department of Labor reported that jobless claims rose slightly to 267,000 from the previous week’s number of 255,000.
- May 25, 2015
Apex Advisors Expands Sales and Marketing Efforts with New Hire
Apex Advisors, a provider of tax advisory services, announced today the addition of Linn Cook, vice president of sales and marketing, to the company’s team.