Taxation (CPE)

The Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit is a powerful incentive designed to encourage innovation and drive success for businesses across various industries. By offering significant tax savings, these credits help companies invest in research and development activities, fostering technological advancements and improving competitiveness. Understanding how to maximize these benefits is crucial for businesses aiming to enhance their R&D initiatives and achieve sustainable growth. In this webcast, a panel of thought leaders organized by The Knowledge Group will provide an in-depth discussion of R&D Tax Credits. Speakers will analyze the latest trends, regulatory updates, and strategies for optimizing credit claims. They will also examine the common challenges businesses face in documenting and defending their R&D activities. Additionally, the panel will explore how different industries can leverage these credits to fuel innovation and drive economic success.

Innovation is the driving force behind business growth and success, and Research and Development (R&D) serves as the catalyst for innovation. As we venture into the dynamic landscape of 2024 and beyond, maintaining a competitive edge requires more than just visionary ideas; it demands strategic financial acumen.

Discover how R&D tax credits can be a game-changer for businesses, regardless of size. These credits serve as a financial catalyst, effectively offsetting innovation costs and driving unprecedented growth. However, staying up to date in the ever-evolving R&D tax credit landscape can be challenging, with new regulations and guidance emerging regularly.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been beneficial for companies engaged in research and development (R&D). It kept the R&D tax credit permanent and eliminated other tax credits and incentives in exchange for lower tax rates. However, beginning after December 31, 2021, the taxpayer option to deduct current R&D expenditures was abolished. It now requires the charging of expenditures to a capital account and amortizing them in a specified number of years.

Companies engaging in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions often don’t consider the multistate tax aspects of the deal until the transaction is ready to close. Retroactive sales tax exposure is one item addressed by the purchasing company in the due diligence process and often leaves the seller surprised at the discovery of unexpected liabilities.

Keeping pace with the ever-evolving tax rules is one of the biggest pain points for tax teams.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues to intensify its enforcement initiatives on delinquent taxpayers through the new issue-focused approach.

As organizations across industries look for new ways to reach customers, many have turned to easily activated ecommerce channels or have begun to sell through third-party marketplaces.

The aggressive focus against tax evasion and other criminal activities around the globe is likely to continue. In the U.S., the crackdown on taxpayers who fail to report offshore financial assets and accounts remains to be a top priority for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation Department, including non-compliant virtual currency that should be disclosed under the expanded cryptocurrency reporting.

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) landscape has been evolving in recent years. With the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS’) and the U.S. Treasury Department’s continuous efforts to clamp down tax evasion and other criminal activities, complex reporting requirements have been instituted and several FATCA guidance have been released. Thus, significantly shaping this area of law.

The shifting regulatory paradigm and emerging developments in federal tax laws confront companies with increased scrutiny on their tax planning practices. As the U.S. International Revenue Service (IRS) intensifies its enforcement initiatives, compliance has become more challenging and complex than ever. Thus, making companies more vulnerable to tax controversies. Failure to address and mitigate potential tax issues could mean hefty penalties. 

Transfer pricing presents notable challenges and opportunities for multinational entities. Significantly, the rising disputes and sweeping impact of recent tax reforms have continuously reshaped its regulatory landscape and resulted in an intensified scrutiny. However, with a keen understanding of and proper compliance with the rules, transfer pricing can be substantial in positioning a business both locally and globally.

The introduction of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) by the U.S. and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) had significantly affected the compliance process of financial institutions around the globe. With the various FATCA/CRS reporting challenges that continue to hound these organizations, coupled with the COVID-19 disruption, it has been a struggle to remain compliant.

Despite deadline extensions and a challenging environment caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues its strict tax enforcement. Audit activity is expected to be more aggressive as governments grapple to cover the current budget deficit and falling revenues. However, businesses facing assessments or controversies may be able to settle cases more favorably under the present financial crisis.