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What is the Research and Experimentation (R&E) Tax Credit?

Made a permanent tax credit in the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, The Research and Experimentation Tax Credit allows businesses and individuals that are innovating, researching, and experimenting in some capacity to incorporate the credit into the tax-planning strategy. This especially benefits start-ups and small businesses. Unfortunately, many businesses overlook this

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R&D Tax Credit Carryforward: Are You Entitled?

The federal R&D tax credit carryforward is a provision within The Research and Experimentation Tax Credit enacted under the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015. Since the R&D tax credit was introduced, large and small enterprises have benefited. SMEs account for the majority of R&D tax relief because of the generous carryforward provision. If your business has

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1099 IRS B Notice: What You Need to Know

Have you just received an IRS Notice CP2100 or CP2100A because of some discrepancies on your 1099 filing? Also known as an IRS B Notice, the IRS notifies the 1099 filer that a name and taxpayer identification number (TIN) don’t match the IRS database and need correction. Failure to comply and rectify the 1099 filing can result

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Form 6765 Instructions & Guide

Research and development — R&D — tax credits offer companies a dollar-for-dollar reduction in their federal tax income liability. But how do you claim them? With Form 6765. You can find instructions to fill out and file Form 6765 on the IRS’s website. However, the instructions often reference the complex Internal Revenue Code — if

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Tax Credit vs Deduction: What’s the Difference?

When tax season rolls around, your first thought is how much money you can save with tax credit or deductions. Every dollar you put toward your future counts! According to a Pew Research study, nearly half of Americans today are frustrated with the tax system’s complexity. Whether you’re confused on how to deduct or what

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What are Tax Incentives? A Beginner’s Guide

What do all businesses have in common?  Taxes. Mention the word, and many business owners grimace. You can’t escape taxes. They are something every business must pay to keep its doors open. How much a company pays to the IRS varies greatly. But if you’re not careful, they can be money-draining.  Fortunately, there’s a light

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How to Offset AMT with R&D Credits in 2022

The alternative minimum tax is a little-known parallel tax system that ensures that qualifying individuals pay a certain amount of taxes regardless of how many credits, deductions, or tax breaks the filer may claim for themselves, The I.R.S. has a system of income thresholds that determine who qualifies to pay the alternative minimum tax or

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Best Tax Incentives for Minority-Owned Businesses

The most satisfying kinds of business success can sometimes be found in discovering opportunities in systemic problems. And if any businesses certainly need every available advantage when it comes to success, its minority-owned businesses. Federal laws have been created to protect minority businesses and ensure equality in business resource access. Even though minority-owned businesses have

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Form 8974: Everything You Want to Know [FAQs]

Small business owners can save a significant amount each year by claiming tax credits. But you have to know which credits you qualify for and how you can claim them. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the research and development (R&D) tax credit which can help small businesses offset their R&D

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New Form 1099-NEC: How to Prepare

Companies and businesses that commonly make payments to non-employee vendors, service providers, and other entities likely noticed a relatively significant change in their tax form filing during the 2020 tax year due to the resurrection of Form 1099-NEC. While this may have tripped up some during their filing last year, the tax solution experts at

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Get Tax Credits for Hiring Veterans in 5 Easy Steps

Have you recently hired a veteran and heard your business might be eligible for tax credits for hiring veterans? It’s true. There are a few different work opportunity tax credits (WOTC) you may be able to get. But to receive a WOTC, you’ll first need to apply for the credit with all the necessary documentation.

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Tax Breaks for Hiring Felons: How they Work

Redemption cannot occur solely through the efforts of the person in need of it. The act of redemption requires other people and society to offer it to someone worthy of the chance to convert guilt and past wasted opportunities into good that benefits others. Still, if you are a business, would you want a non-violent

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Tax Credits for Hiring the Disabled: What to Know

Did you know that the IRS offers tax incentives for businesses that hire people with disabilities? With these credits, the government encourages employers to hire individuals who may find it challenging to find a job. By hiring and identifying these qualified workers, both the employee and employer can reap benefits. Here is everything you need

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What is the Payroll Tax Deferral? (CARES Act Guide)

As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act established by the Trump administration in early 2020, it was determined that all employers would be allowed to defer the payment of specific 2020 payroll taxes until the end of December in both 2021 and 2022. With the end of 2021 less than

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What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)?

It can be difficult for business and company owners to keep track of all the possible tax benefits and credits available to them, especially during the filing rush of the yearly tax season. This struggle is even more significant for owners who don’t rely on the specialized services of expert tax industry professionals like Parachor

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Business Startup Costs & Tax Deductions 2021 [Guide]

Starting a business isn’t cheap, but every penny is an investment for your future. If you are in the process of starting a new business, you may be eligible for certain tax deductions based on the expenses of your startup. We’ll look at the costs of starting a new business, what is tax-deductible, and how

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Learn Your Tax Liability & How to Calculate It

When tax season comes around, nerves fly high. The sheer variety of tax filings often leave people wondering if they’re missing out on important information.  Whether you share a full-time job with a spouse or are a self-employed individual, your tax liability needs to be carefully monitored. Thankfully, a little organization goes a long way.

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Form 7200 Instructions 2021: Step-by-Step Guide

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, legislation has created a whole new list of compliance requirements for small to medium-size enterprises (SMEs). But staying current and compliant with these legislative measures has been very overwhelming for many businesses. As if dealing with labor shortages, supply chain issues, and hesitant customers wasn’t enough? The government allows

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Employee Retention Credit (ERC): Complete Guide

When the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was introduced with the CARES Act 2020, employers were apprehensive about how to file because of the difficulty in understanding whether their businesses qualified. As the IRS has released more clarification on who qualifies and how to file, more companies have taken advantage of the ERC to free up

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IRC Section 174: Lower Tax Bills as an Inventor

Innovation is often rewarded in many ways, but the US tax code isn’t one of them. Fortunately, IRC section 174 can provide some relief for inventors who are engaged in research. This section of the tax code is intended to encourage individuals and companies to explore new technologies. What Does IRC Section 174 Say?  While

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How R&D Credits Help With Payroll Taxes [2021]

For up to five years, new firms and start-ups may be able to claim the R&D tax credit against their payroll taxes. As part of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, the R&D credit was permanently extended. The bill includes modifications, such as offsets to the alternative minimum and payroll tax

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Qualified Research Expenses (QRE): A Complete Guide

Innovation and improvement are the lifeblood of business. If companies wish to outperform their competitors, they must offer customers newer and better products and services than those already on the market. But such innovation requires companies to invest in expensive research and development and assume the risk that such R&D may not even produce a

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