Boosting Domestic R&D Amid the Latest Chip Tariffs
Businesses concerned about the effects of new chip tariffs on their bottom lines can find a powerful offset via the Section 41 R&D Credit.
The Future of Manufacturing: Top 5 Jobs in an AI-Powered Era
Humans and AI are collaborating to reshape manufacturing’s destiny. Manufacturing is receiving considerable attention lately, particularly in the United States. Our concept of prosperity and cultural identity is closely tied to this age-old industry.
Eyes on the Prize: Why ‘Automation-or-Bust’ Thinking Gets It Wrong on AI
AI technologists are in fast pursuit of artificial general intelligence (AGI), with some predicting it could arrive as soon as in the next few years. Just this month, Google outlined their latest step towards AGI with a new AI model that interacts with a convincing simulation of the real world.
R&D Expensing’s Return Proves Small Businesses Have Influence
The $3.4 trillion fiscal package signed into law by President Donald Trump contains a particularly beneficial provision for innovative small businesses: a rare retroactive provision addressing capitalization of research and development expenses. This policy victory for small businesses shows the power of their outreach to lawmakers.
Texas should become heart of America’s ‘AI belt.’ Here’s how
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A hidden time bomb in the tax code fueled mass tech layoffs. Here’s how it works
Understanding the Trump-era tax tweak that quietly turned research and development into a liability — and rewrote the economics of tech employment
alliant Applauds Congressional Leadership Ending Section 174 Amortization and Providing Critical Relief to Small Businesses
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), signed into law on July 4th, includes a pivotal provision reversing the requirement for companies to amortize R&D expenses—a policy first implemented in 2022. The new law restores full expensing of domestic R&D costs beginning in 2025 and provides retroactive relief for small businesses with less than $31 million in revenue,
How China is leading the humanoid robots race
I’ve worked at the bleeding edge of robotics innovation in the United States for almost my entire professional life. Never before have I seen another country advance so quickly.
This Clean Energy Tax Credit Could Survive Massive Cuts
While the Trump administration is turning away from many renewable energy initiatives, some subsidies for U.S. manufactured parts will remain.
Best Practices for R&D Tax Credit Documentation
Protecting the bottom line is essential for long-term success in the ever-evolving business landscape. One often overlooked avenue for achieving this is leveraging available tax credits and incentives.