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R&D Tax Credits

Startup Tax Planning Mistakes: The 83(b) Election, QSBS Clock, and R&D Credits Founders Miss

By Ryan Wang | September 1, 2026

Founders think about building a product and getting customers — not taxes. But tax decisions get made the moment you start the company or hire your first employee, whether you’re…

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KBF’s R&D Tax Credit Study: A Five-Step Process for Audit-Ready Claims

By Brian Applebaum | August 25, 2026

Claiming the research and development (R&D) tax credit isn’t just about filling out a form. It’s about building a defensible, dollar-maximizing R&D tax credit claim that holds up long after…

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Form 6765 Section G Becomes Mandatory in 2026: What It Means for Your R&D Tax Credit Documentation

By Brian Applebaum | August 6, 2026

The IRS has finalized major updates to Form 6765 (Credit for Increasing Research Activities), the form used to claim the R&D tax credit. The headline change, detailed project-level reporting under…

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Major Tax Law Changes for Manufacturing and R&D Companies

By KBF Editorial | January 26, 2026

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, provides significant tax advantages for companies investing in capital assets and manufacturing facilities. Companies can maximize…

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Arizona R&D Tax Credit: Significant Tax Savings for Innovation

By KBF Editorial | January 22, 2026

Arizona offers one of the most valuable state R&D tax credits in the country, and many businesses conducting research activities may be missing out on substantial tax savings. If your…

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New IRS Regulations for Semiconductor Manufacturing Tax Credits

By KBF Editorial | January 22, 2026

The IRS has released final regulations for the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit under the CHIPS Act. If your company manufactures semiconductors or related equipment in the United States, you may…

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Major Changes Coming to Texas Research and Development Tax Benefits

By KBF Editorial | July 25, 2025

Texas has enacted significant changes to how businesses benefit from research and development (R&D) tax incentives. Starting January 1, 2026, the state is streamlining its R&D benefits by replacing the…

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Michigan Enacts Refundable R&D Tax Credit

By KBF Editorial | April 28, 2025

On January 13, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation re-establishing a refundable Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit as part of the Michigan Innovation Fund initiative. Primarily through House…

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R&D Tax Credit Reporting: New Rules, New Requirements

By KBF Editorial | March 24, 2025

The federal research and development (R&D) tax credit, while a valuable incentive, has long been known for its complexity. The tax return itself has historically been relatively straightforward, the IRS…

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