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Source Advisors Acquires PMBA

Source Advisors Acquires PMBA, Further Expanding Market-Leading Suite of Specialty Tax Solutions

FORT WORTH, TX – Source Advisors, a premier specialized tax consulting firm offering R&D Tax Credit, Cost Segregation, §179D, §45L, and LIFO (Last-in-First Out) inventory solutions, announces the acquisition of PMBA, a leading business asset recovery and state and local sales tax consulting firm based in New York. Source Advisors’ consultative and customer centric approach helps CPA firms and their clients navigate the evolving tax laws that govern tax incentives. With the additional offering of state and local tax, the acquisition empowers Source Advisors to provide its clients with a full-service suite of tax incentive solutions at the global, federal, and state levels.

Chris Henderson, the CEO of Source Advisors, said: “We are thrilled to welcome PMBA into the Source Advisors family. This acquisition reinforces our ability to continue to provide best-in-class tax advisory services and marks a milestone in our growth strategy. For over 40 years, Source Advisors has been a trusted advisor to both our CPA partners and Fortune 1000 clients alike. We are confident that the addition of business asset recovery and state and local tax service lines will allow us to better serve our clients’ comprehensive needs.”

CEO & Managing Director of PMBA, Chris Vignone, commented: “We are thrilled to be joining forces with Source Advisors and are eager to build on our strengths and drive value for our collective clients. We believe Source Advisors clients and CPA network will benefit tremendously from the new service lines and our team’s extensive experience in state and local tax. We are also excited to combine our talented R&D practice with Source Advisors’ industry-leading team.“

Both firms will maintain their individual brands during the transition phase until full integration is achieved. District Capital Partners served as the financial advisor to Source Advisors for this transaction.

ABOUT SOURCE ADVISORS

Source Advisors has helped CPA firms and their clients maximize specialized federal and state tax incentives for more than four decades. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, Source Advisors collaborates with accounting firms throughout the country to bring R&D Tax Credit, Cost Segregation, LIFO, §179D, and §45L solutions to their clients. With a global team of more than 250 professionals, Source Advisors serves many of the most prominent accounting firms, associations, and Fortune 1000 companies and has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional results for its clients. Source Advisors has been backed by Boston-based BV Investment Partners since 2022. For more information,  www.sourceadvisors.com.

ABOUT PMBA

PMBA is a trusted provider of specialty tax services. With over 25 years of experience, PMBA delivers exceptional and innovative services including Federal and State Tax Advisory Services, R&D Tax Credits, Software Implementation, and Sales Tax Recovery. PMBA’s well-rounded team of “Big 4” alumni and sales tax advisors are dedicated to bringing seamless solutions so businesses can rest assured that their most complex tax challenges are in good hands. The firm’s dedicated team of professionals works closely with clients to ensure compliance and minimize tax liabilities, while maintaining the highest standards of service and integrity. For more information, visit www.pmba.com

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Source Advisors Acquires GovGrant

Source Advisors Acquires Prominent U.K. R&D Tax Credit Firm GovGrant, Announces Global Expansion

FORT WORTH, TX—APRIL 3, 2023 – Source Advisors, a specialized tax consulting firm offering nationwide R&D Tax Credit, Cost Segregation, LIFO inventory, §179D, and §45L solutions, announces its global expansion plans with the strategic acquisition of GovGrant, a prominent U.K.-based research and development (R&D) tax credit consulting firm.

With a focus on tax incentives, cost recovery, and energy management, Source Advisors has become a trusted industry leader in tax consulting for over 40 years. The company has delivered outstanding results for clients across a wide range of industries and has established itself as a steadfast and innovative firm.

As part of its global expansion strategy, Source Advisors has acquired GovGrant, a premier R&D tax relief consulting firm in the United Kingdom. GovGrant is renowned for its comprehensive R&D tax relief services and Intellectual Property consultancy and has earned an excellent reputation in the industry. Its proven track record and extensive experience make it an ideal partner for Source Advisors.

“We are excited to enter this new chapter of our growth story,” said Chris Henderson, CEO of Source Advisors. “We remain committed to providing unparalleled service and support to our clients worldwide. The acquisition of GovGrant enhances our ability to offer solutions to businesses globally, strengthening our position as the leader in specialty tax consulting.”

Luke Hamm, CEO of GovGrant, said, “This acquisition with Source Advisors will provide GovGrant the platform for exponential growth and allow us to accelerate both our organic and inorganic strategy. The U.K. is seen as a key territory, and we are fully aligned with Source Advisors in our commitment to quality, ambition, and culture. We are delighted to be
joining the team.

Together, Source Advisors and GovGrant will continue to provide unique expertise, tailored solutions, and stellar client service. They will work closely to ensure a smooth transition for their clients and employees as they expand their reach worldwide.

ABOUT SOURCE ADVISORS

Source Advisors has helped CPA firms and their clients maximize specialized federal and state tax incentives for more than four decades. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, Source Advisors collaborates with accounting firms throughout the country to bring R&D Tax Credit, Cost Segregation, LIFO, §179D, and §45L solutions to their clients. With a nationwide team of more than 200 professionals, Source Advisors serves many of the nation’s most prominent accounting firms, associations, and Fortune 1000 companies and has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional results for its clients. Source Advisors has been backed by Boston-based BV Investment Partners since 2022.  www.sourceadvisors.com

ABOUT GOVGRANT

GovGrant is a premier research and development tax credit and innovation consulting firm based in the United Kingdom. GovGrant empowers businesses to realize their innovation potential. Through a deep understanding of the R&D ecosystem and technical capability, GovGrant creates lasting value for its clients by recognizing their R&D and maximizing the value of their Intellectual Property. For more information, please visit www.govgrant.co.uk

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BV Investment Partners Announces Majority Investment In Source Advisors

BOSTON, April 6, 2022 – BV Investment Partners (BV), a middle-market private equity firm focused on the tech-enabled business services, software and IT services sectors, announced today that it has made a majority investment in Source Advisors, a market leading specialty tax consulting firm focused on the SMB market.

Founded in 1983, Source Advisors is a market leading specialized tax consulting firm providing R&D Tax Credits, Cost Segregation, §179D, §45L, and LIFO inventory solutions to clients across a range of industries and geographies. The company provides a comprehensive solution suite to its customers through a combination of highly technical consulting and proprietary software tools. The company is headquartered in Fort Worth and has over 150 employees.

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Jason Kustka, Managing Director of BV Investment Partners, said, “There is a broad and growing demand for specialty tax consulting services across end markets. Source Advisors has developed a nearly 40 year track record of delivering superior client service and built a network of more than 850 CPA partner firms who refer and offer Source’s tax solutions to their clients.”

Chris Henderson, President of Source Advisors, said, “With BV as our new partner, we’re excited to accelerate efforts to further strengthen our data-driven, technology-enabled offerings that will continue to help our clients navigate the ever-evolving and complex business tax code. Source Advisors has a history of utilizing a powerful combination of technical experts and technology to eliminate guesswork and allow companies to claim the tax credits they deserve. Given BV’s long track record of investing in technology-driven companies, we plan to expand our ability to leverage proprietary technology to enhance tax saving strategies across the Source Advisors platform, including the recently launched GOAT.tax automated R&D Tax Credit platform.”

Jason Kustka added, “We look forward to partnering with Chris Henderson and his team to leverage BV’s expertise investing in the CPA channel, through our investment in Right Networks, and our broader firm thesis in the “Office of the CFO”, through our investment in Consero Global.”

About Source Advisors

Source Advisors has helped businesses maximize specialized federal and state tax incentives for almost four decades. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, Source Advisors collaborates with a network of over 850 accounting firms throughout the country to bring R&D Tax Credit, Cost Segregation, §179D, §45L, and LIFO inventory solutions to their clients. With a nationwide team of more than 150 professionals, Source Advisors serves thousands of clients annually and has worked with many of the nation’s most prominent accounting firms, associations, and Fortune 1000 companies. www.sourceadvisors.com

About BV Investment Partners

BV Investment Partners is one of the oldest and most experienced sector-focused private equity firms in North America. Since its founding in 1983, the firm has invested approximately $4.4 billion, actively targeting investments in the tech-enabled business services, software, and IT services industries. For more information, please visit  www.bvlp.com.

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R&D Tax Credit Powerhouse Firm Source Advisors Launches New Automated Software Platform

FORT WORTH, TX – Source Advisors, a market leading tax consulting firm providing R&D Tax Credit, Cost Segregation, §179D, §45L, ERC and LIFO inventory solutions nationwide for more than 38 years, has launched GOAT.tax, an automated research & development tax credit SaaS platform to service clients across a variety of industries.

With over 50 dedicated R&D tax credit professionals ready to provide support, GOAT.tax takes all the guesswork out of a complex tax incentive by offering an easy-to-use, self-guided experience along with payroll system integration. Their SmartCreditEngine crunches the numbers to make sure each company gets their maximum tax benefit.

“We are thrilled to be able to bring this automated software to the market. Launching GOAT.tax gives smaller businesses and start-ups the opportunity to learn about their eligibility for the R&D tax credit. GOAT.tax will service industries and companies that previously overlooked the possibility of claiming the R&D tax credit due to more limited research expenses. The SaaS platform compliments our current Source Advisors R&D tax credit practice, which will continue to provide best in class service to larger clients that want a more consultative approach,” said Chris Henderson, President of Source Advisors.

For more information on GOAT.tax visit www.goat.tax or email info@goat.tax.

ABOUT SOURCE ADVISORS

Source Advisors has helped CPA firms and their clients maximize specialized federal and state tax incentives for more than four decades. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, Source Advisors collaborates with accounting firms throughout the country to bring R&D Tax Credit, Cost Segregation, LIFO, §179D, and §45L solutions to their clients. With a global team of more than 250 professionals, Source Advisors serves many of the most prominent accounting firms, associations, and Fortune 1000 companies and has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional results for its clients. Source Advisors has been backed by Boston-based BV Investment Partners since 2022. For more information,  www.sourceadvisors.com.

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310.488.2218
leila.rayburn@sourceadvisors.com

Source Advisors Grows Cost Segregation and Energy Solution Divisions with Recent Merger

FORT WORTH, TX – Source Advisors, a leading specialized tax consulting firm providing R&D Tax Credit , Cost Segregation, LIFO inventory, §179D and §45L solutions nationwide for more than 38 years, has joined forces with Bedford Cost Segregation, an independent professional services firm specializing in cost segregation and innovative tax and energy solutions for the commercial real estate industry.

“Bedford’s exceptional client focus and reputation in the industry align perfectly with our core values of trust, integrity, and client service,” said Chris Henderson, President of Source Advisors. “We are excited to further extend our national presence and unparalleled technical leadership with this combination.”

Greg Bryant, Managing Partner of Bedford said, “this merger amplifies and accelerates our strategic goals for growth, in direct response to our clients’ needs. Since the leadership at Source has been well known to Bedford, we could not think of a better firm with whom to partner.  Our respective approaches to business and client satisfaction are closely matched.”

ABOUT SOURCE ADVISORS

Source Advisors has helped CPA firms and their clients maximize specialized federal and state tax incentives for more than four decades. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, Source Advisors collaborates with accounting firms throughout the country to bring R&D Tax Credit, Cost Segregation, LIFO, §179D, and §45L solutions to their clients. With a global team of more than 250 professionals, Source Advisors serves many of the most prominent accounting firms, associations, and Fortune 1000 companies and has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional results for its clients. Source Advisors has been backed by Boston-based BV Investment Partners since 2022. For more information,  www.sourceadvisors.com.

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Source Advisors Expands Nationwide Reach with Acquisition

FORT WORTH, TX – December 8, 2020 Source Advisors, a leading specialized tax consulting firm providing R&D Tax Credit , Cost Segregation, LIFO inventory, §179D and §45L solutions nationwide for more than 37 years, with support from their equity partner Gainline Capital Partners, has acquired Intrepid Advisors, a business consulting firm that offers engineer driven expertise and consulting services on R&D Tax Credits for manufacturing and technology companies.

“Intrepid Advisors’ outstanding reputation in the industry aligns with our core values of trust, integrity, and client service that have driven our success,” said Chris Henderson, President of Source Advisors. “We are excited to further solidify our national presence and technical leadership with this acquisition.”

“Joining the Source Advisors powerhouse of experienced CPAs, attorneys, engineers, and technology experts allows us to offer a broader portfolio of value creating tax incentives to further benefit our clients and CPA firm partners,” said Stephen Powers, President of Intrepid Advisors.

Source Advisors’ consultative and customer centric approach remains a consistent differentiator among their competitors and allows their team to help CPA firms and their clients navigate the evolving tax laws that govern federal and state incentives. For more information, visit sourceadvisors.com or call 817.732.5494.

ABOUT SOURCE ADVISORS

Source Advisors has helped CPA firms and their clients maximize specialized federal and state tax incentives for more than four decades. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, Source Advisors collaborates with accounting firms throughout the country to bring R&D Tax Credit, Cost Segregation, LIFO, §179D, and §45L solutions to their clients. With a global team of more than 250 professionals, Source Advisors serves many of the most prominent accounting firms, associations, and Fortune 1000 companies and has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional results for its clients. Source Advisors has been backed by Boston-based BV Investment Partners since 2022. For more information,  www.sourceadvisors.com.

ABOUT GAINLINE CAPITAL PARTNERS

Gainline Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests in U.S. based middle market companies. The firm invests in profitable companies with enterprise values of up to $250 million. Gainline partners with management teams to help execute their vision, drive sustainable growth, and create long term value. www.gainlinecapital.com

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4 Tactics to Help Your E-Commerce Clients with Sales Tax Compliance

2020 was a monumental year for e-Commerce businesses 

The COVID-19 pandemic had detrimental impacts on several companies, prompting many to create or pivot to remote selling. This trend, combined with the increase of online shopping from consumers sheltering-in-place, forged the way for e-Commerce sales to achieve a $174B revenue boost in 2020.

As a result, several companies experienced explosive growth in a short period, leading to new – and sometimes neglected – sales tax requirements.

Check out the full article at the CPA Practice Advisor

 

Another Source of Cash From Government Tax

Many small and midsize businesses affected by COVID-19 are struggling to maintain their cashflow, operational capabilities, and internal research and development activities. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided some financial relief to these businesses affected by COVID-19 through emergency grants, retention tax credits, and forgivable loans that only provide temporary help with cash flow, and not long-term solutions.

Are you aware that research and development tax credits can significantly reduce income tax liabilities?

That’s right! Research tax credits are another valuable source of cash for many small and midsize businesses. And research credits are permanent that can be claimed year after year.

What is the R&D Tax Credit?

The R&D Tax Credit is a valuable business credit that is intended to promote technological innovation and create jobs. Federal and state R&D Tax Credits can amount to as much as 20% of the costs incurred in developing and improving new and existing products, processes, and software. Unlike a tax deduction — the R&D Tax Credit is a dollar-for-dollar credit against taxes owed or already paid.

Qualifying Research Activities (QRAs)?

QRAs relate to efforts undertaken to develop new products, enhance existing products, and to develop or improve processes or software. In order to qualify for the R&D Tax Credit, the qualifying research activities must satisfy the Four Tests ascribed by the IRS. In addition, the company carrying out the work must bear the financial risk.

Qualifying Expenses (QREs)

There are four general types of research-related expenses that you can claim:

Key Takeaways

How to Claim R&D Tax Credits

To take advantage of these favorable federal and state tax incentives documentation is key. Start by evaluating all your company’s activities for potential eligibility, then begin gathering documentation and tracking expenses that establishes a clear and concise connection between qualified projects and expenses related to those projects to substantiate your claim. The IRS requires a nexus of research costs to research activities.

The R&D Study – We Can Help!

Has COVID-19 affected your business? Source Advisors has been providing federal and state research tax credit services to hundreds of small and mid-market companies for over 30 years. We’ll guide you in identifying your company’s qualifying development activities and expenses and our staff of accountants and experienced engineers will prepare the complicated calculations and detailed supporting technical documentation so you can focus on the demands of your business.

R&D Tax Credit Team Welcomes New Client Services Director

Source Advisors Andrea Stone

FORT WORTH, TX – Andrea Stone recently joined the R&D Tax Credit team at as our new Client Services Director. We are excited for her addition to the team. Andrea’s primary responsibility is to leverage her technical background to serve as a liaison between Source Advisors customers and both the sales and technical teams.

Andrea will also work alongside existing customers to improve understanding of current business operations and industry and economic trends to help maximize their R&D Tax Credit benefits.

Prior to joining Source Advisors, Andrea spent over 15 years in the R&D industry serving in various roles, including her most recent as a Technical Director. Andrea has extensive experience in many industries including manufacturing, oil and gas, biotechnology, medical device, and software development.

ABOUT SOURCE ADVISORS

Source Advisors has helped CPA firms and their clients maximize specialized federal and state tax incentives for more than four decades. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, Source Advisors collaborates with accounting firms throughout the country to bring R&D Tax Credit, Cost Segregation, LIFO, §179D, and §45L solutions to their clients. With a global team of more than 250 professionals, Source Advisors serves many of the most prominent accounting firms, associations, and Fortune 1000 companies and has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional results for its clients. Source Advisors has been backed by Boston-based BV Investment Partners since 2022. For more information, www.sourceadvisors.com.

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310.488.2218
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VA Extended Application Deadline to September 1, 2020

VA Extended Application Deadline to September 1, 2020

In a recent legislative update, the Virginia General Assembly modified the two state research credit programs resulting in changes that have both current and future implications.

The Research and Development Expenses Tax Credit has been extended through 2024 from the current sunset date of January 1, 2022. The newly available years have also been granted an increase in the funding limit to $7.77M for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, up from the current $7M that is still effective until that time. Additionally, applications are now due by September 1 of the calendar year following the close of the taxable year, instead of the traditional July 1 deadline.

The Major Research and Development expenses tax credit has similarly been extended through 2024. Tax years beginning after January 1, 2021, will have access to a total of $24M in funding. The application deadline has also been moved from July 1 to September 1 of the following calendar year.