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Another Source of Cash From Government Tax

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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.

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