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Permanent Fix for Sec. 174 R&D Tax Signed into Law

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As you’ve likely heard by now, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill ( “BBB” or the “OBBB”) into law on the Fourth of July, after a marathon vote to get the bill through Congress. While there...

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IRS Sec 174 R&D Tax Fixed in OBBB

2024 Incurred Cost Proposals Due Soon

June 30th is rapidly approaching and ReliAscent® would like to remind all government contractors that if you had a cost reimbursable type contract (or grant requiring an annual Indirect Cost Proposal) in...

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2024 Incurred Cost Proposal Reminder

Preparing for GovCon Changes in Washington

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Government contractors already have enough to worry about just keeping the lights on and doors open. But as things change in Washington with the transition to a new administration, many contractors and...

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Preparing for GovCon Changes in 2025

Indirect Rates FAQ

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The Olympic Games (including this year’s summer games in Paris) provide the perfect analogy for anyone unfamiliar with indirect rates. While most of us are familiar with the game and rules surrounding...

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Indirect Rates FAQ

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