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Contract Research QRE: General Guidance to Determining Eligibility
Contract Research QRE: General Guidance to Determining Eligibility
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Senate Bill Would Restore and Permanently Expand Full Expensing for Domestic R&D Expenditures, Reversing TCJA Amortization Rules
Legislative Update
Senate Bill Would Restore and Permanently Expand Full Expensing for Domestic R&D Expenditures, Reversing TCJA Amortization Rules
Legislative Update
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Legislative Update
What Are Supply QREs for the U.S. R&D Tax Credit?
What Are Supply QREs for the U.S. R&D Tax Credit?
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Internal Use Software ("IUS") and the R&D Credit
Internal Use Software ("IUS") and the R&D Credit
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Can Rental or Lease Costs of Computers Be QREs for the Federal R&D Credit?
Can Rental or Lease Costs of Computers Be QREs for the Federal R&D Credit?
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The Latest on Tax Reconciliation and Section 174: the TL;DR
Legislative Update, IRS/Compliance Update
The Latest on Tax Reconciliation and Section 174: the TL;DR
Legislative Update, IRS/Compliance Update
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Legislative Update, IRS/Compliance Update
WIPO’s World Intellection Property Indictors 2024 Report and What the Data Suggests re: US Competitiveness
Market/Competitiveness
WIPO’s World Intellection Property Indictors 2024 Report and What the Data Suggests re: US Competitiveness
Market/Competitiveness
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Market/Competitiveness
The American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act – The Bill’s Text is Published and What You Need to Know
Legislative Update
The American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act – The Bill’s Text is Published and What You Need to Know
Legislative Update
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Legislative Update
The Innovation Crisis: How Section 174 is Hurting American Businesses & What We Can Do About It
News/Special Topics, Legislative Update
The Innovation Crisis: How Section 174 is Hurting American Businesses & What We Can Do About It
News/Special Topics, Legislative Update
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News/Special Topics, Legislative Update
Examples of Contemporaneous Documentation Helpful in Supporting Your R&D Tax Credit - for Software Companies
Best Practices/Documentation, Industry Focus (Software)
Examples of Contemporaneous Documentation Helpful in Supporting Your R&D Tax Credit - for Software Companies
Best Practices/Documentation, Industry Focus (Software)
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Best Practices/Documentation, Industry Focus (Software)
Examples of Contemporaneous Documentation Helpful in Supporting Your R&D Tax Credit
Best Practices/Documentation
Examples of Contemporaneous Documentation Helpful in Supporting Your R&D Tax Credit
Best Practices/Documentation
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Best Practices/Documentation
Will Congress Finally Act to Fix the Section 174 Capitalization Requirement?
Legislative Update
Will Congress Finally Act to Fix the Section 174 Capitalization Requirement?
Legislative Update
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Legislative Update
How to Spot R&D Credit Opportunities for Your Clients
For CPAs/Advisors
How to Spot R&D Credit Opportunities for Your Clients
For CPAs/Advisors
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For CPAs/Advisors
Determining Qualified Research Expenses (QREs) on a Business-Component Basis Under IRC Section 41
Determining Qualified Research Expenses (QREs) on a Business-Component Basis Under IRC Section 41
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Qualified Research Expenses in Pharmaceutical R&D: Identifying QREs Across Discovery, Preclinical, and Clinical Stages
Industry Focus (Pharma)
Qualified Research Expenses in Pharmaceutical R&D: Identifying QREs Across Discovery, Preclinical, and Clinical Stages
Industry Focus (Pharma)
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Industry Focus (Pharma)
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of R&D Tax Credits: Mostly A Tough Year for Taxpayers
IRS/Compliance Update
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of R&D Tax Credits: Mostly A Tough Year for Taxpayers
IRS/Compliance Update
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IRS/Compliance Update
IRS Finalizes 2024 R&D Credit Form 6765: A Major Shift Toward Substance — Are You Ready?
IRS/Compliance Update, Legislative Update
IRS Finalizes 2024 R&D Credit Form 6765: A Major Shift Toward Substance — Are You Ready?
IRS/Compliance Update, Legislative Update
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IRS/Compliance Update, Legislative Update
IRS R&D Tax Credit Payroll Offset: A Flawed Rule?
IRS/Compliance Update
IRS R&D Tax Credit Payroll Offset: A Flawed Rule?
IRS/Compliance Update
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IRS/Compliance Update
The Potential Rescheduling of Cannabis in the United States and Its Impact on R&D Tax Credits for the Cannabis Industry
Industry Focus (Cannabis), News/Special Topics, Legislative Update
The Potential Rescheduling of Cannabis in the United States and Its Impact on R&D Tax Credits for the Cannabis Industry
Industry Focus (Cannabis), News/Special Topics, Legislative Update
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Industry Focus (Cannabis), News/Special Topics, Legislative Update
Understanding Qualifying Services Under IRC Section 41(b)(2)(B) and Treasury Regulation 1.41-2(c)
Understanding Qualifying Services Under IRC Section 41(b)(2)(B) and Treasury Regulation 1.41-2(c)
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Understanding the Federal R&D Tax Credit and Its Benefits for Companies
Understanding the Federal R&D Tax Credit and Its Benefits for Companies
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Innovation, oversimplification and a race to the bottom - A buyer’s guide to selecting an R&D tax credit service provider
Best Practices/Documentation, For CPAs/Advisors
Innovation, oversimplification and a race to the bottom - A buyer’s guide to selecting an R&D tax credit service provider
Best Practices/Documentation, For CPAs/Advisors

Choosing an R&D tax credit service provider can be challenging for any company looking for help with claiming the credit. The purpose of this article is to summarize the current state of the R&D tax credit service provider market and identify the three categories of service providers operating in the space.

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Best Practices/Documentation, For CPAs/Advisors