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R&D Tax Credit – Overview 1 Credit

R&D Tax Credit – Overview 1 Credit

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  • Reviewed on

    February, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Taxes

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Learning Objective

  • To gain a comprehensive understanding of credit and its history.
  • To discuss the relevant Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations sections that apply to credit.
  • To explain the role of statutory construction and how it applies to credit. 

Course Overview

The Credit for Increasing Research Activities (R&D Tax Credit) is a general business tax credit under Internal Revenue Code Section 41 for companies that incur research and development (R&D) costs in the United States.

This course provides an overview of the history of credit and its role in the modern economy. It examines the Congressional intent behind the development of the credit system and how it has evolved. The webinar also explores statutory construction, its relevance to the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations sections, and the various authoritative IRS guidance and court cases that apply to credit.

Key topics covered in this webinar:

  • Foundational Concepts
  • History of the R&D tax credit
  • Recent Changes to R&D
  • The R&D Credit and Your Clients

Join this CE Tax webinar and gain a comprehensive understanding of the credit system and its application in various industries.

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Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02169-24-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02169-24-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1754) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02169-24-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02169-24-S) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02169-24-S) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01502-23-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01502-23-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1217) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01502-23-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01502-23-O) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01502-23-O) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Les Bryson

Les Bryson

Founder, Probity Tax Recovery

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  • Les Bryson is the Founder and Managing Partner of Probity Tax Recovery, a tax consulting firm specializing in credits and incentives for small to mid-sized businesses. He has over 15 years of experience in the tax industry and has assisted companies in myriad industries to claim tax credits and incentives.
  • In 2018, Les founded Probity Tax Recovery to continue helping businesses claim the tax savings they’re entitled to through a tailored and specialized approach.
  • Les is a proud alumni of Rice University and began his career as a chemist before his tenure in the tax industry. As a result, his approach to consulting is with the mindset of both a scientist and a trusted advisor.

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Anantharamakrishnan Balakrishnan, EA

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R&D Tax credit is a good option for Companies in US to get Tax credit in their Tax Returns. This webinar clearly explains the R& D Credit which is different from a deductions in preparation of Tax Returns

Nicole Haley

Nicole Haley, EA

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Very good base information on R&D Credits, what they are, how they may be applied, and which of my clients may qualify for them.

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