Credits
In the absence of records specifically created to document the research tax credit, taxpayers
often have to rely on estimates and an assortment of documents, interviews, and other evidence to substantiate expenditures that qualify for the research tax credits.
The IRS recently promulgated final regulations that prohibit a taxpayer from increasing research credit carryforwards from closed years by electing the ASC method.
This item discusses efficient strategies for a tax department to consider when planning a statistical sample to estimate qualified research
expenditures.
The IRS issued long-awaited proposed regulations on what type of internal-use software qualifies for the Sec. 41 research credit. Although the new rules are proposed, not final, the IRS says it will not challenge taxpayers' return positions that apply these rules currently.
The IRS announced that it was extending the time employers that want to claim the work opportunity tax credit have to file Form 8850 for 2014 hires.
The IRS issued long-awaited proposed rules on what type of internal-use software qualifies for the Sec. 41 research credit.
The research credit under Sec. 41 (when in effect) and the orphan drug credit under Sec. 45C are sometimes available for the same expenses incurred during the development of pharmaceuticals. Understanding how the credits work and how to maximize the benefit from both of them when they are both available can reduce taxes for eligible companies.
The IRS issued temporary regulations permitting taxpayers to elect the Sec. 41(c)(5) alternative simplified credit on an amended return, as long as the taxpayer (or a member of its controlled group) did not elect to use any other method of calculating the research credit on an original or amended return for that year.
The IRS issued temporary regulations permitting taxpayers to elect the Sec. 41(c)(5) alternative simplified research credit on an amended return.
The federal excise taxes, tax credits, and exemptions for various types of fuel constitute a confusing area of the tax law. This item is intended to clear up much of the confusion faced by taxpayers and advisers alike when attempting to claim these tax credits.
This item focuses on how a taxpayer’s rental expenses for cloud computing for purposes of research and development of new products and solutions should be treated under the Sec. 41 research tax credit.
The IRS clarified Notice 2013-29 defining the beginning of construction for purposes of the Sec. 45 renewable electricity production tax credit and the Sec. 48 energy investment tax credit.
The IRS provided guidance on the treatment under Sec. 174 of research and development expenditures incurred in connection with the development of tangible property, including pilot models.
Food manufacturers should look closely at the R&D tax credit even if, in the past, they did not believe their activities in developing new products or processes qualified as technological research.
Under the provisions of ATRA, corporations or consolidated groups with AMT credits from pre-2006 tax years may continue to accelerate the use of these credits instead of claiming bonus depreciation for eligible qualified property.
A corporation that disposes of real property may be required to increase its tax liability via a recapture of the investment tax credit or the low-income housing credit.
The IRS announced that it is extending the time employers who want to claim the WOTC have to file the prescreening notice and certification request.
The Sec. 41 R&D tax credit continues to be an important incentive for many companies; however, the incentive effect is often dampened by challenges in identifying, documenting, and defending the credit.
The IRS Chief Counsel’s Office addressed under what circumstances interest must accompany a repayment of the alternative fuel mixture credit received and during what year taxpayers converting the AFMC into the cellulosic biofuel producer credit should include that credit in income under Sec. 87.
The Third Circuit held that a corporate partner in a partnership was not entitled to claim historic rehabilitation credits passed through to it from the partnership because the corporation was not a bona fide partner in the partnership.
