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In the highly competitive aerospace and defense industry, innovation is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity. Advancements in technology, safety, and efficiency are driving aerospace and defense companies to invest heavily in research and development (R&D). However, the costs of innovation are steep, often requiring significant resource allocation, advanced technical expertise, and lengthy development cycles. […]

Building a successful business is no small feat. As such, it’s easy to overlook opportunities that could put money back into your pocket. Research and Development (R&D) tax credits, a powerful incentive designed to reward innovation and enable growth, is one such opportunity. Join Jon Hobbs of IP Solution as he interviews Earnd’s Randy Lieberman […]

When making any purchase or sale, buyers and sellers must consider the possible tax implications that may arise from the structure of the transaction. Without careful thought and consideration, there can be unanticipated consequences and costs that come as an unwelcome surprise. While there are many considerations to consider when structuring a stock/equity versus an […]

Attorney Roger Royse sets entrepreneurs up for success as he and his guests cover a wide range of legal considerations and complexities that alleviate burdens and identify opportunities for startup companies. Having practiced law in Silicon Valley since 1984 and working with startups since 1991, Roger has counseled thousands of companies on corporate, tax, intellectual […]

R&D tax credits were enacted to stimulate innovation and research investment in the United States. The stimulus provides material non-dilutive capital to companies that improves their cash flow through reduced federal and state taxes. Furthermore, companies can claim R&D tax credits each year, thus creating a significant reduction to future years’ federal and state tax […]

In today’s highly competitive business environment, innovation is the driving force behind the success of manufacturing companies. Governments worldwide recognize the role played by manufacturers in promoting technological advancements and, as a result, offer Research and Development (R&D) tax credits to encourage investment in technical innovation. There are many ways manufacturing companies can qualify for […]

The R&D tax credit is an incentive the federal government provides to businesses to encourage them to engage in research and development activities. Businesses must meet certain criteria set forth by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be eligible for these credits. Businesses can take advantage of the R&D tax credit if they engage in […]

For United States federal R&D tax credit calculations, there are two methods available to taxpayers – the regular credit (RC) calculation method and the alternative simplified credit (ASC) calculation method. Taxpayers are allowed to calculate the credit using both methods, then select whichever method provides the better result. The value of the R&D tax credit […]

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 signed into law by President Biden contains several provisions, including modifications to the payroll tax R&D credit for qualified small businesses (QSB). Current law allows QSBs to use R&D tax credits to offset social security payroll tax liability.  This provides an avenue for QSBs to see benefit from R&D […]