FAQs

Yes. In general, companies that meet the following qualifications may use the credit to offset payroll taxes instead of income tax: Gross Receipts: Have less than $5 million in annual gross receipts for the current tax year. Age: Have no [...]

Yes. Because the R&D Tax Credit is filled with the business' tax returns, you can generally claim the R&D Tax Credit up to three years from the date the original return was filed.

Yes. Hull & Knarr works with your CPA and does not replace them. We work collaboratively with accounting firms to ensure proper documentation, compliance, filing, and the maximum benefit is achieved for their clients.

The OBBBA retroactively repealed the requirement in Section 174 to amortize all domestic R&D expenses for tax years 2022 through 2024. Businesses that stopped claiming credits during those years can now amend their returns and receive refunds. Final filing deadlines [...]

No. Claiming R&D credits does not automatically trigger an audit. The IRS has a dedicated review process for R&D Tax Credit claims that is separate from general audits. Well-documented claims with the Four-Part Test properly substantiated face minimal scrutiny. Hull [...]