UPCOMING LIVE WEBINAR
ILLINOIS AND THE R&D TAX CREDIT FOR SMALL/MEDIUM BUSINESSES
Date & Time: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00 pm CT | Duration: 60 Minutes
This webinar is suited for audiences in the following cities: Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Joliet, Naperville, Springfield, Peoria, Elgin, Waukegan, Champaign, Bloomington, Decatur, Evanston, Des Plaines, Berwyn, Wheaton, Carbondale, Mount Prospect, Oak Lawn and Skokie.
WEBINAR DETAILS
Title: Illinois and the R&D Tax Credit for SMBs
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central Time
Cost: FREE
Learning objectives include:
- An overview of R&D Tax Credits
- Identify Qualifying Research Activities
- Define the 4-Part Test
- How to substantiate activities through documentation
- Identify Qualifying Research Expenses
CE/CPE credits: Worth one hour
Knowledge Level: Basic*
Field of Study: Taxation
Swanson Reed is one of the only companies in the United States to exclusively focus on R&D tax credit preparation. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call or email our local Illinois Partner on (312) 380-0467. Feel free to book a quick teleconference with one of our Illinois R&D tax credit specialists at a time that is convenient for you. Click here for more information about R&D tax credit management and implementation.
Why Choose Us
- We are certified to the ISO31000:2009 Risk Management standard
- We are NASBA certified and provide daily CPE credits to CPAs, CFPs, and SMBs
- We are an IRS approved Continuing Education provider for CPAs and Enrolled Agents
- We have an rated A+ with the Better Businese Beureau
- Our R&D tax audit insurance product, creditARMOR is one of the most cost effective tools on the market
- Our AI language model, TaxTrex prepares R&D tax credit claims in less than 90 minutes.
- Each R&D tax claims prepared by Swanson Reed undergo a six eye review by a Qualified Engineer, Scientist and Enrolled Agent or CPA.
Small businesses in Illinois can significantly benefit from attending the R&D Tax Credit webinar and staying informed about IRS regulations and changes in tax law, as these resources provide valuable insights into maximizing tax savings and maintaining compliance. For businesses in top R&D-producing towns like Chicago, Naperville, Evanston, Peoria, Champaign, Urbana, Aurora, Rockford, Schaumburg, Skokie, Bloomington, Normal, Deerfield, Oak Brook, Libertyville, Glenview, Downers Grove, Moline, Elk Grove Village, and Waukegan, understanding the R&D credit can unlock substantial financial incentives. Staying updated on IRS guidelines ensures businesses avoid costly errors while taking full advantage of evolving opportunities.