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The IRS Makes Filing for the R&D Credit Tougher

The IRS Makes Filing for the R&D Credit Tougher

The new information needed to qualify for the R&D tax credit may discourage smaller businesses.

By Eric Hylton | May 24, 2022

The New World of the R&D Tax Credit

The New World of the R&D Tax Credit

Big changes in the R&D tax credit spawn major savings for small businesses and startups.

By Dean Zerbe | April 13, 2017

A Guide to R&D Tax Rules

A Guide to R&D Tax Rules

Some changes in 2016 have altered the picture somewhat for small and midsize companies.

By Robert J. Rojas | December 21, 2016

Is a U.S. ‘Patent Box’ a Good Idea?

Is a U.S. ‘Patent Box’ a Good Idea?

It may be wise to give favored tax treatment to intellectual property in exchange for keeping it domestic, even without corporate tax reform.

By Yair Holtzman | May 19, 2016

R&D Tax Credit: New, Improved, and Permanent

R&D Tax Credit: New, Improved, and Permanent

A new law makes the credit available to many small and mid-sized companies that had been effectively barred from using it.

By Tom Sanger | March 9, 2016

Territorial Imperative

Territorial Imperative

The campaign to stop taxing foreign earnings is in full swing.

By David Katz | March 27, 2015

Tax Breaks Not Helping Startups

Tax Breaks Not Helping Startups

"Limits on the ability [of startups] to use tax losses can significantly increase the cost of capital and marginal effective tax rates, says a think tank.

By Matthew Heller | February 13, 2015

Why Congress Must Unshackle the R&D Tax Credit

Why Congress Must Unshackle the R&D Tax Credit

If the tax credit were made permanent, companies could accurately budget for future R&D spend.

By Mitchell S. Kopelman | December 23, 2013

SICA Credits Encourage Jobs and Innovation

SICA Credits Encourage Jobs and Innovation

A new tax proposal could make it easier for smaller companies to thrive and the economy to get a much needed boost.

By Dean Zerbe and Dhaval Jadav | June 3, 2013

Apply These Breaks

Apply These Breaks

Small and midsize companies shouldn&spamp;rsquo;t overlook these tax incentives for research and development, exports, and energy efficiency.

By Marielle Segarra | April 15, 2012

Three Overlooked Small-Business Tax Breaks

Three Overlooked Small-Business Tax Breaks

Small and midsized companies may be missing opportunities in research and development, exports, and energy efficiency.

By Marielle Segarra | February 24, 2012

Will Corporate Tax Reform Squeeze Small Companies?

Will Corporate Tax Reform Squeeze Small Companies?

New Treasury Department proposals include several incentives for small businesses. But at issue is the definition of &doublequot;small.&doublequot;

By Marielle Segarra | February 22, 2012