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A Different Approach to IRS Section 174 for SBIR Awardees

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Earlier this week, ReliAscent® posted a guest blog from one of our partners on how SBIR/STTR awardees can minimize the impact of the R&D amortization requirement in IRS Section 174. However, there are...

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IRS 174 and R&D Amortization

IRS Section 174 and SBIR/STTR Awards

With the September and October 15 tax (extension) deadlines looming, now is a critical time for SBIR/STTR awardees to determine if their contracts are subject to IRS sections 41 and 174 (if they have not...

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IRS Section 174 and SBIR/STTR Awards

ReliAscent's Quick Guide to G&A Rates

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“What’s a good G&A rate?” At ReliAscent, we are frequently asked this question...

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Quick Guide to G&A Rates

SBIR/STTR FAQ Part 3 - Taxes, Compensation, Timekeeping

We get a lot of great questions from small business owners each week, and some of the most common issues that come up during an SBIR Phase I are related to Timekeeping, Compensation/Payroll, and Tax...

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SBIR Compliance FAQ - Taxes, Compensation, Timekeeping

Annual Budgets are Not Enough. You Need GovCon Financial Planning.

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You’ve poured your life into developing your product or technology. You finally won and negotiated your contract, drafted a budget, and things are good to go, right?

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Outsourced CFO Services for Government Contractors

Negotiating an SBIR/STTR Phase II Budget

When negotiating an SBIR/STTR Phase II budget, grant, and/or contract, it is critical that a small business prepare themselves by understanding the process, doing their research, having the proper...

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SBIR Phase II Budget Negotiations

Managing in an SBIR/STTR Phase II Environment

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Perhaps the greatest factor that affects the SBIR/STTR Phase II regulatory environment is the particular agency you’re focused on. It can be hard enough if you are pursuing Research and Development (R&D)...

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Managing an SBIR/STTR Award

ReliAscent's Quick Guide to Incurred Cost Proposals

ReliAscent® would like to remind all government contractors that if you had a Cost Reimbursable type contract in 2023, your Incurred Cost Proposal / DCAA ICE Submission is due 6 months after the end of...

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