The IRS released final regulations concerning the application of the R&D tax credit to “internal use software” (i.e., software which is developed by or for the benefit of the taxpayer). Examples of internal-use software include software for use in human resources, support services and financial management. Software that is not for internal use needs to meet a lower threshold to qualify for the credit. These final regulations also include examples to illustrate the application of the process of experimentation requirement to software. Click here to view the full regulations.
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Alexander Bagne
President · JD, CPA, MBA, CCSP
Alex is the President of ICS Tax, LLC (ICS). His expertise includes fixed asset reviews, cost segregation, the 179D and 45L energy efficiency incentives, accounting methods, research tax credits, and IC-DISC export incentives. Prior to ICS, Alex worked for a decade with several Big Four firms, including Ernst & Young, Deloitte Tax, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. His specialized planning ideas have saved his clients millions in tax dollars. He has given Continuing Professional Education on a variety of tax planning ideas throughout the country. He is published in the AICPA's Tax Adviser magazine and Accounting Today.
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