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R&D Tax Credits: Unlock Potential for Innovation and Success

A Comprehensive Guide to Eligibility, Compliance, and Emerging Opportunities.

Created byKnowledge Group
BeginnerUpdated Mar 31, 2025
R&D Tax Credits: Unlock Potential for Innovation and Success

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the basics of R&D tax credits and their significance in today's competitive environment.
check_circleExplore the importance of Section 174 and its impact on R&D cost expensing and capitalization.
check_circleExamine the new requirements and challenges associated with Form 6765, including the expanded information requests.
check_circleGain insight into the ongoing debate regarding the mandatory capitalization requirement for Section 174 costs and potential changes in the tax law.
check_circleLearn about the implications of R&D tax credits in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, particularly regarding unamortized costs.
check_circleDiscover strategies for documenting and supporting your R&D tax credit claims to ensure compliance with IRS regulations and avoid potential audits.

About This Course

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.

Join Mike Woeber, CPA, of Corporate Tax Advisors, Inc., and Michael Silvio, CPA, of MGO, as they provide an in-depth discussion on R&D Tax Credits. The speakers will analyze the latest trends, regulatory updates, and strategies for optimizing credit claims. They will also examine common challenges businesses face in documenting and defending their R&D activities. Additionally, the panel will explore how various industries can leverage these credits to fuel innovation and drive economic success.

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Mike  Woeber, CPA
Mike Woeber, CPA

CEO at Corporate Tax Advisors, Inc.

Mike Woeber is the President and Co-founder of Corporate Tax Advisors, Inc., based in the CTA corporate office in Huntsville, Alabama. Mike began his career in 1989 working on the auditing and accounting team with Ernst & Young in Birmingham, Alabama. He focused on financial statement audits of publicly traded manufacturers, technology, and healthcare companies. After two years in audit Mike joined E&Y’s tax group and moved to their Huntsville, AL office. It was during his early years in Huntsville that he began advising privately held businesses on a variety of accounting and tax matters. This included financial statement audits, business tax preparation and individual tax preparation. It was during Mike’s 15 years as a tax partner with a regional firm that he began focusing on the research tax credit incentive.

Michael  Silvio, CPA
Michael Silvio, CPA

Tax Partner at MGO

Michael serves clients across industries including real estate, tech, healthcare, manufacturing, and nonprofits. He has led hundreds of R&D credit studies and represented clients before the IRS and state tax agencies. He advises on income tax compliance, business growth strategies, wealth and estate planning, and tax incentives — including energy-efficient and federal/state grant programs. Michael is also a published author and speaker featured in The Tax Advisor, CFO.com, AICPA, CalCPA, and regional business journals.

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