On October 15, 2021, the Chief Counsel of the IRS quietly released a new procedural requirement for businesses claiming refunds for research tax credits, kicking up some clouds of doubt and frustration. As the IRS undertakes this new initiative to validate claims, it leaves many businesses wondering about the status of their refund. This is …
Organizations that have already adopted the new revenue recognition standard (ASC 606) may have discovered that it was not a smooth transition. As with any type of change in the accounting standards/methods, there are deep rooted challenges to overcome; many layers of complexities must be sorted through to ensure your business complies with the Revenue …
The construction, engineering, and architectural industries took a devastating blow when the COVID-19 pandemic swept the nation. However, forward-thinking companies looked past lockdowns and saw opportunities; during their idle time, they began to innovate. They imagined action steps they could take to improve their processes and soon began testing those hypotheses. Consequently, they improved their …
Mention the words “tax break” in any business setting, and heads turn. If there’s a way to save a company money, people want details. But when you hear it’s an R&D tax credit—and you’re a manufacturing firm—it may not sound like headline breaking news. You may have always assumed that other industries, such as big …
Manufacturing Firms—Don’t Miss Out on Your R&D Tax Credit Read More »
Most business teams – in nearly every sector – are still working remotely, including their accounting and finance departments. Thus, those in the accounting and financial departments should collaborate often to identify potential risks. So how can you be certain that you have limited yet correct access to the data to make the critical financial …
Managing Company-wide Risks With Strong Financial Processes While Working Remotely! Read More »
In August 1981, the personal computer revolution was powering up; that’s when IBM released its first PC. This was the catalyst that inspired tremendous innovation in the IT and software arenas. After 2008, there was a major acceleration in the tech industry with an introduction of app-based services, utilization of big data, AI, and machine …
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The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was established under the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) to provide financial resources to small and mid-sized businesses. These funds were distributed to help companies cover certain expenses and maintain their payroll during the pandemic. You may have seen some reports circulating on the topic …
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What is the R&D tax credit? The United States government promotes and incentivizes business innovation by allowing tax credits for research-related expenditure. Known as Research and Development (R&D) tax credit, it is a highly underrated tax incentive that can be claimed by a business of any size and is not restricted to large corporations …
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Our research indicates that most small businesses are unaware of an R&D tax credit. They don’t understand how it can help them earn up to 13.5 cents for every qualified dollar! Due to a lack of information surrounding this unique tax credit, it is easy to assume that the credit is only meant for research …
R&D Tax Credit Isn’t Restricted To Research Labs – Your Business May Be Eligible, Too! Read More »
Has your business invested in designing or developing services, processes, software or products in science or technology? If you answered “yes,” did you know you could earn up to 13.5 cents in R&D tax credit for every qualified dollar? It’s the government’s way of encouraging businesses to commit to innovation. Today, we will take …