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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.

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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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Leila Rayburn
310.488.2218
leila.rayburn@sourceadvisors.com

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.

Source Advisors Emerges from SourceHOV Tax and Gainline Partnership

FORT WORTH, TX – SourceHOV Tax, a leading specialized tax consulting firm providing R&D Tax Credit , Cost Segregation, LIFO inventory, §179D and §45L solutions for more than 37 years, has rebranded as Source Advisors after management partnered with private equity firm, Gainline Capital Partners, in a carve out transaction earlier this year.

The new name, Source Advisors, strengthens their commitment to partnering with companies and CPA firms as a trusted advisor in maximizing government-sponsored tax credits, deductions, and incentives to help save money and create cash flow that stimulate businesses and drive overall growth.

“We’re excited to reintroduce our technical experts and best-in-class service to the market, as a stronger, more tax focused stand-alone entity,” said Chris Henderson, President of Source Advisors. “The Source Advisors name truly captures who we are and what we do for our partners and clients providing a single advisory point of contact for tax centered value creation.”

For more information, visit www.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

For media inquiries, please contact:
Leila Rayburn
310.488.2218
leila.rayburn@sourceadvisors.com

Gainline Capital Partners Announces Acquisition of SourceHOV Tax

STAMFORD, CT – Gainline Capital Partners (“Gainline”), announced today that it has acquired SourceHOV Tax (the “Company”) from Exela Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELA) in a carve out transaction. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, SourceHOV Tax is a leading provider of tax incentive solutions to accounting firms and middle-market companies throughout the U.S. The Company is one of few outsourced incentives providers with the technical ability and scale to serve any customer, having serviced more than 2,000 clients in 2019 across its three main offerings, R&D Tax Credits , LIFO accounting and cost segregation solutions.

SourceHOV Tax’s current leadership team, led by Chris Henderson, Deborah Roth, and Chris Hitselberger, will remain in place. Mr. Henderson shared, “We are excited to partner with Gainline as we execute our strategic vision as a standalone company. Gainline’s experience supporting both organic and inorganic growth initiatives will prove invaluable to SourceHOV Tax as we continuously work to expand our solutions and better serve our clients.”

Allan Weinstein, Managing Partner at Gainline, said, “We are thrilled to partner with the SourceHOV Tax team. The Company’s value proposition, through services that result in a net cash benefit to clients, and reputation for quality and efficiency makes for an extremely impressive business. SourceHOV Tax presents an attractive opportunity to implement Gainline’s strategy of investing in businesses with strong fundamentals looking for their first institutional capital.” Kerri McNicholas, a Principal with Gainline who also joined the Company’s board of directors, added, “SourceHOV Tax is well positioned to capitalize on the growing awareness of, and the increasing need for tax incentive solutions as companies look to optimize cash flow.”

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

For media inquiries, please contact:
Leila Rayburn
310.488.2218
leila.rayburn@sourceadvisors.com

Reminder: Minnesota Increased its R&D Tax Credit Rate

Reminder: Minnesota Increased its R&D Tax Credit Rate

For tax year 2017 and forward, companies spending significant research dollars in Minnesota can now claim larger tax credits. For each incremental dollar of R&D expenses over $2 million, the credit was increased from 2.5 percent to 4 percent. However, for a company’s first $2 million in incremental spending, the credit remains a lucrative 10 percent. While smaller companies may not benefit from the latest statute change, the 10 percent credit on the first $2 million is still more generous than the federal credit.

The nonrefundable state credit follows similar definitions as the federal R&D credit for qualified research expenses and qualified research activities but only for Minnesota based research. C Corps and passthrough entities (except sole proprietorships) can claim the credit, and prior year credits can be carried forward up to 15 years. Companies with Minnesota qualified research expenses and no Minnesota gross receipts are also eligible to claim the state credit.

Identifying and tracking Minnesota research and related expenses can provide substantial benefits. For further details, see statute 290.9725 (“https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/290.9725).

Michael Warady Returns to Source Advisors Tax

FORT WORTH, TX – We are pleased to announce that Michael Warady, CFP, has rejoined our business development team. Having provided more than 25 years of client education and interaction, Michael will focus his attention in the MidAtlantic states, helping CPAs and their clients understand how to maximize cash flow through R&D Tax Credits , cost segregation, LIFO and 179D.

“We are thrilled to have Michael back on our team. Michael is compassionate and excels at listening to clients and understanding which incentives are most appropriate for them,” says Chris Henderson, President. “His deep technical knowledge and ability to uncover what a client truly needs is a great asset to our practice.”

“I am honored to return to such a dynamic and intelligent organization. Our leadership and project teams are the best in the industry. Building the bridge among clients, CPAs and our team is where I will continue to focus my efforts. As businesses and the economy continue to grow, this is an ideal time to look to tax incentives to help sustain and continue to support that growth,” says Michael.

Michael can be reached at 312.909.4045 or michael.warady@sourceadvisors.com

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.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Leila Rayburn
310.488.2218
leila.rayburn@sourceadvisors.com

Rachel Bishop and Moi Romero Pave the way for R&D Growth

FORT WORTH, TX – Rachel Bishop joined our growing R&D Tax Credit consulting group in July 2018 as a Senior Director. Rachel is a CPA with more than 14 years of R&D Tax Credit experience working across a broad range of industries for companies from startups to Fortune 500. Rachel was the Managing Director for Black Line Group’s R&D practice for nine years prior to joining Source Advisors. She will partner with Deb Roth, Managing Director of R&D, to expand our R&D practice and ensure high quality deliverables and superior client experience.

In addition, Moi Romero, a 12-year veteran of our R&D practice, recently assumed the lead role for our Tax Controversy group. Moi has specialized in federal and state R&D tax incentives for nearly 20 years and has extensive experience with exam advocacy and appeals representation.

The Source Advisors R&D practice has experienced significant growth, doubling in size since 2012. We currently have 21 dedicated, full-time professionals and expect to add several additional team members in 2019.

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.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Leila Rayburn
310.488.2218
leila.rayburn@sourceadvisors.com

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impacts R&D Tax Credit

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impacts R&D Tax Credit

Given the recent passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we want to keep you up to date on the Act’s impact to the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit. 

While the credit did not technically change, several areas of note are affected:

The Act increased the value of the credit when making a 280C election for tax years 2018 and forward. 280C is the reduced credit election, which is set based on the maximum corporate tax rate. With the change in the corporate tax rate to 21% from 35%, the reduction to the gross credit falls to 21% from 35%, effectively increasing the benefit of the 280C election by over 20%. Keep in mind that the 280C election needs to be made annually on a timely filed return, including extensions.

Several key items related to utilization of the credit also changed:

1. The PATH Act of 2015 allowed the credit to offset minimum tax for companies with prior average sales of less than $50 million. However, that same relief was not available to larger taxpayers. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminates corporate AMT starting in 2018, so large C Corps will no longer be limited by minimum tax and will now have greater ability to utilize R&D Tax Credits .

2. While AMT was not eliminated for individuals, the exemption and phase out amounts for all tax filers increased significantly. For example, the exemption for married filing jointly increased from $83,800 to $109,400 with the phase out increasing from $159,700 to $1 million, so fewer individual taxpayers will pay AMT. In addition, the $10,000 itemized deduction limitation on state and local taxes will also positively impact an individual’s AMT situation since the addback for AMT purposes will be significantly lower, especially for taxpayers in high tax states.

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