“Gaming for Everyone”: Microsoft designs accessibility controller for Xbox One
Playing the latest game on an Xbox is an easy, straightforward process for most–at least when using the controller. There’s the triggers, bumpers, face buttons, a directional pad, sticks [...]
Disease to Ease: Allen Institute develops 3D cell model to aid disease research
A Seattle-based research organization, the Allen Institute for Cell Science, has developed an Integrated Cell program that shows the various organelles within cells, specifically stem cells—even [...]
How Does the GOP Bill Affect the R&D Tax Credit?
In last-minute changes to the Senate bill, the GOP unintentionally reinstated the corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) at the same rate as the corporate income tax rate of 20 percent. The AMT [...]
Invent and Manufacture in America Act: the bipartisan, bicameral bill that could change the landscape of R&D Tax
Since 2000, the United States has lost over five million manufacturing jobs, more than 70,000 manufacturing plants, and only 1 in 10 Americans work in manufacturing compared to 1 in 4 back in the [...]
U.S. Businesses Are Spending More on R&D Than Ever Before
In 2015, business research and development spending reached $356 billion in the U.S., putting R&D spending up almost 5% from 2014. Not only is R&D in the U.S. increasing, but companies [...]
Digital Marketing Companies Are Missing Out on R&D Tax Credits
While research and development activities are generally equated with technical industries, you may be surprised to learn that traditionally non-technical industries may be eligible for R&D [...]
R&D Tax Credit for Software Companies
Research and development (R&D) tax credits can make a significant difference to a company’s tax return, with the US government providing billions of dollars worth of credits annually. Despite [...]
Small Businesses Can Now Apply Research Credit to Payroll Tax Liability
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is offering a new method for start-up businesses to claim the research tax credit. Small businesses with gross receipts under $5 million are now able to apply [...]
