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Do Your Activities Qualify for the R&D Credit? What Counts as Qualified Research Activities
What activities in your business can qualify you to claim the research and development tax credit? When it comes to running a business, every dollar saved counts. Have you ever wondered if your company could be missing out on valuable tax savings in the form of tax credits? The good news is, many businesses qualify for significant tax credits through research and development activities. In this post, we’ll focus on the first of our two-lens approach: Qualifying Research Activ

Lindsay Polyak
Nov 33 min read


Understanding the Changes in R&E Cost Deductions: A Guide for Businesses
The IRS has now answered questions about how 2024 tax returns should treat R&E expenditures and what happens to unamortized balances from 2022 and 2023 in Rev. Proc. 2025-28, issued in late August. This new guidance lays out the rules for elections, superseding returns, and recovering unamortized balances. With the September 15 and October 15th deadlines looming, businesses and their CPAs must evaluate their options.

Lindsay Polyak
Sep 154 min read


IRS Releases FAQs on Wage Adjustments For ERC Claims
Long-awaited IRS FAQs have been posted on how taxpayers who claimed the Employee Retention Credit should adjust their wage deductions.

Lindsay Polyak
Apr 12 min read


Weathering the Storm: Churches Navigating the Pandemic's Residual Impacts
As the ERC filing deadline approaches, we would be remiss not to inform churches of the valuable opportunity to take advantage of this tax i

Lindsay Polyak
Dec 29, 20233 min read


Unlocking IC-DISC Benefits: Your Guide to Understanding Interest-Charge Domestic International Sales
Interest-Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC), a tried and true tax incentive.

Lindsay Polyak
Nov 8, 20233 min read


Just Announced by The IRS: The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claim Withdrawal Process
In an ongoing initiative to safeguard small businesses and entities from fraudulent activities, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has...

Lindsay Polyak
Oct 23, 20233 min read


The Current Status of the Employee Retention Credit Program
Contrary to many headlines - the IRS has not eliminated the Employee Retention Credit.

Lindsay Polyak
Oct 6, 20233 min read


Understanding the Employee Retention Credit and Supply Chain Disruptions: A Simplified Explanation
Supply chain disruption has caused significant impacts across the United States (and the world) over the past three years. These...

Lindsay Polyak
Sep 29, 20232 min read


Unlocking Opportunities: Federal Credit Unions Can Now Seize the Employee Retention Credit
In a recent memorandum issued by the Office of Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service, comprehensive information has been provided.

Lindsay Polyak
Aug 25, 20232 min read


The High-Road Cannabis Tax Credit (HRCTC) Explained
The High-Road Cannabis Tax Credit (HRCTC) is a nonrefundable California tax credit that can be captured by eligible cannabis businesses.

Lindsay Polyak
Jun 15, 20233 min read


Navigating ERTC Audits: Key Considerations for Mandate Qualification
A Conversation With Joshua Massoud, J.D., Managing Partner As audits gain momentum on Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims, my...

Joshua Massoud, J.D.
May 29, 20232 min read


The AICPA's Warning to CPAs: Professional Liability Risks Related to Client ERC Claims
As the business landscape continues to evolve in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CPAs play a crucial role in guiding their clients.

Lindsay Polyak
May 22, 20234 min read


Do I Really Need An ERC Tax Credit Specialist?
When deciding who will manage your tax credits and incentives, it is imperative to choose the right provider.

Lindsay Polyak
May 9, 20233 min read


5 Myths and Misunderstandings About The Employee Retention Credit
There are several myths and misunderstandings surrounding the ERC that may cause confusion among businesses.

Lindsay Polyak
Apr 17, 20232 min read


A Seat At The Table: Restaurants and The Employee Retention Credit
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) has helped many restaurant owners offset the impact COVID-19 caused on their businesses.

Lindsay Polyak
Apr 13, 20232 min read


Do they even lift, bro?
Companies offering ERC services have been increasingly imposing a HEAVY burden of work and responsibility on their clients.

Lindsay Polyak
Apr 6, 20232 min read


“Talk to me like I’m a 5th grader, please.”
The Internal Revenue Service is not renowned for relaying information in easy-to-understand terms. Trying to understand tax documents can...

Lindsay Polyak
Mar 15, 20231 min read


The Employee Retention Credit - It's A Circus Out There
There’s some funny business going on with the Employee Retention Credit services offered by many of the “refund specialists” that keep...

Lindsay Polyak
Feb 28, 20232 min read


ERC Land Has Become The Wild, Wild West!
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) has been referred to as "one of the most lucrative tax credits," but the scams and misinformation...

Lindsay Polyak
Feb 3, 20232 min read


Success Story: A Civil Engineering Firm's $97,000 Research and Development Study
Success Story: A Civil Engineering Firm's $97,000 Research and Development Study

Lindsay Polyak
Dec 13, 20222 min read
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