R&D Tax Credits for Software Companies: The Engineering Work You’re Already Doing  Profitable on paper. Burning cash in reality.  In 2026, most software companies already qualify for federal R&D tax credits—but …

Introduction: Section 174 After OBBBA For many businesses, Section 174 has been one of the most confusing and frustrating tax changes in recent years. Starting in 2022, what was previously …

GO 156 Reporting for California Utilities: How Astute Transforms Manual Processes  What Is CPUC GO-156 Reporting? Into Faster, Audit-Ready CPUC Reporting. Public utilities in California operate in one of the highly regulated environments. Reporting under CPUC General …

The IRS rolled out the new Form 6765 and instructions for the 2024-25 tax year on February 10, 2025, presenting major structural changes that taxpayers claiming the Section 41 Research …

Every year-end, accounting teams follow the same procedure as the previous year. They methodically sort through numbers from multiple sources, correct manual data entry errors, and approve and finalize the …

Staying ahead in the innovation race means staying informed about the latest tax policy changes. Recent updates to Section 174 cost amortization, R&D tax credit reporting, and refund claim requirements …