Time plays an important factor in the R&D tax credit process. Tax filing dates and rules are set by law so it is important to be aware of filing dates. Filing dates determine when tax returns [...]

The R&D tax credit continues to be a debate in Congress every year. In May, the House passed a bill to make the R&D tax credit permanent which has yet to be approved by the Senate and the [...]

The specialists at Swanson Reed have put together their top tips to prepare for an R&D tax credit claim. These are their suggestions to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible [...]

The process of claiming the R&D Tax Credit can be complex. We see a lot of companies believing it’s “not worth the hassle.” At Swanson Reed, we focus solely on R&D and can help you with [...]

Chinese companies are investing billions of dollars in  U.S. research labs which is significantly increasing patent production. In return, China is hoping to receive ideas on how to drive [...]

New rules and regulations have made it easier for all types of businesses to profit from the R&D Tax Credit, but there is always a possibility that the credit will provoke an IRS audit. Even [...]

Background Dynetics, Inc., an engineering company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, filed amended tax returns for three tax periods seeking a refund based on certain research tax credits for [...]

Here at Swanson Reed, the biggest problem we see as Specialized R&D Tax Advisors is self-censorship — companies believing they are not eligible for the R&D Tax Credit, when in [...]

Documentation is the key component of claiming the Research and Development Tax Credit. Here at Swanson Reed, we see a large amount of companies not taking advantage of the R&D credit because [...]

What is the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)? The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is a federal income tax imposed on individuals, corporations, estates and trusts that prevents higher income taxpayers [...]