Illinois is Extending their State R&D Tax Credit
Governor JB Pritzker has signed a package of economic development legislation into law, extending their existing R&D tax credit and implementing a new tax credit for quantum computing.
The R&D tax credit will be extended to any tax year ending before January 1, 2032. Under the preexisting law, the credit could be claimed for any tax year ending before Jan. 1, 2027, according to the bill.
The state credit provides a non-refundable credit against the regular income tax for increasing research activities in Illinois in an amount equal to 6.5% of qualifying expenditures. Qualifying expenditures” means qualifying expenditures as defined for the federal credit for increasing research activities that would be allowed under IRC § 41 and that are conducted in Illinois.
Quantum Computing
The state is focused on becoming a home to quantum computing innovation by designating a “quantum campus” somewhere in the state. Businesses in that area would receive tax breaks on construction, materials purchase and use taxes, similar to an existing enterprise zone program.
This is tied to $500 million in capital funding that was approved earlier this month as part of the state’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. That includes $100 million in funding for construction at the site, $200 million for a cryogenic facility and $200 million in matching funds for federal grant programs. That’s on top of $200 million the state spent on quantum computing four years ago.
Are you developing new technology for an existing application? Did you know your development work could be eligible for the R&D Tax Credit and you can receive up to 14% back on your expenses? Even if your development isn’t successful your work may still qualify for R&D credits (i.e. you don’t need to have a patent to qualify). To find out more, please contact a Swanson Reed R&D Specialist today or check out our free online eligibility test.
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