Research & Development Tax Credits I Meaden & Moore

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Claim Tax Credits You Deserve

Companies that design, develop, or improve products, processes, techniques, formulas, inventions, or software may be eligible for federal and state R&D tax credits. Meaden & Moore can help.

The R&D tax credit is for businesses of all sizes, not just major corporations with research labs, and many companies are surprised that they qualify.

Under recently developed government regulations, more industries qualify than in the past. You may file amended tax returns to obtain refunds of previously paid income taxes, and in some cases, may be able to recapture taxes paid up to four years ago.

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Reward Your Improvement Efforts

Companies can benefit from both deducting the research expenditures and by claiming the credit. While the research expenditures are a reduction of taxable income, the R&D tax credit is a general business credit and a dollar-for-dollar reduction of tax.

2022–2023 Tax Planning Guide

A comprehensive guide to help you prepare business and personal taxes in 2022–2023. With some tax law changes already signed into law in 2022 and more changes potentially on the horizon, you probably have questions about tax planning this year.

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In order to better prepare yourself for your year-end tax reporting, this guide includes vital information regarding compensation paid to your employees as well as amounts paid to non-employees, including payments of dividends, interest, rents, etc.

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