After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
- Recognize the history and purpose of the R&D tax credit
- Identify which taxes the R&D tax credit may offset
- Recognize the research activities and research expenses that qualify for the R&D tax credit
- Identify the documentation required to support the R&D tax credit
- Apply the calculations and filing requirements for the R&D tax credit
- Define the IRC Section 174 R&E expense amortization and its relationship to the R&D credit
Instructor bio
Stan earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge in 1980. He now runs a two-office tax, accounting and consulting practice in Oakland and San Francisco, California. The practice focuses on high net worth individuals and small businesses, providing quality, personalized financial and tax guidance. Stan has taught continuing education courses to practitioners throughout the country on a regular basis for over 10 years. Stan has been a regular guest on a local radio talk show discussing taxes and has been quoted several times in local papers. He previously taught accounting courses in junior colleges in Southern California.
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