The IRS announced more requirements are necessary for Research Credit Claims for Refunds. New rules are effective January 10, 2022 with a transition and grace period....
While the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 clarified that expenditures paid with forgiven Paycheck Protection Program loan proceeds are deductible for federal income tax, the relief may be short-lived for state income tax depending upon that state's conformity with the federal tax code and as such, may also reduce R&D Tax Credits....
While the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 clarified that expenditures paid with forgiven Paycheck Protection Program loan proceeds are deductible for federal income tax, the relief may be short-lived for state income tax depending upon that state's conformity with the federal tax code and as such, may also reduce R&D Tax Credits....
NOL rules frequently change and are oftentimes not favorable to a taxpayer. Prior to the CARES Act, the TCJA would not allow NOLs to be carried back and only 80% of NOL carryforwards would be allowed to offset taxable income effective for tax years commencing January 1, 2018....
The CARES Act makes taxpayer-friendly changes to NOL carryforward rules commencing January 1, 2018....
While many tax breaks have been reduced or expired, Research and Development (R&D) tax credit has been in existence for over 30 years and recently made permanent. The R&D tax credit has generated over $12 billion dollars annually for companies engaging in research activities. While most Fortune 500 firms claim it, many in the construction industry erroneously believe they do not qualify. In fact, only about ten percent of eligible businesses actually take the R&D tax credit....