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R&D Tax Credits for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Firms: Opportunities, Expectations and Eligibility

July 14, 2021 Cherry Bekaert LLP
R&D Tax Credits for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Firms: Opportunities, Expectations and Eligibility
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Cherry Bekaert: Professional Services
R&D Tax Credits for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Firms: Opportunities, Expectations and Eligibility
Jul 14, 2021
Cherry Bekaert LLP

The architectural and engineering (A&E) industry is evolving at record speed, fueled by the Administration’s pending infrastructure legislation that prioritizes the design of energy-efficient commercial and residential structures. To take advantage of these opportunities, A&E firms need to stay on the cutting edge of innovation by investing in emerging technologies and actively pursuing mergers & acquisitions. R&D credits provide the funding needed to subsidize these investments. 

Cherry Bekaert’s Scott Duda, leader of the Professional Services Practice and Ron Wainwright, National leader of the Firm’s Credits & Accounting Methods Team, discuss how R&D credits are helping A&E firms become leaders in their industry, and they share guidance about securing these lucrative incentives. 

TOPICS COVERED:

  • What to expect in 2022 and beyond
  • Impact of the pending infrastructure legislation
  • How to qualify for the R&D tax credit 
  • Technology investments to stay competitive
  • Eligibility requirements and filing tips
  • Addressing a common misconception

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Show Notes

The architectural and engineering (A&E) industry is evolving at record speed, fueled by the Administration’s pending infrastructure legislation that prioritizes the design of energy-efficient commercial and residential structures. To take advantage of these opportunities, A&E firms need to stay on the cutting edge of innovation by investing in emerging technologies and actively pursuing mergers & acquisitions. R&D credits provide the funding needed to subsidize these investments. 

Cherry Bekaert’s Scott Duda, leader of the Professional Services Practice and Ron Wainwright, National leader of the Firm’s Credits & Accounting Methods Team, discuss how R&D credits are helping A&E firms become leaders in their industry, and they share guidance about securing these lucrative incentives. 

TOPICS COVERED:

  • What to expect in 2022 and beyond
  • Impact of the pending infrastructure legislation
  • How to qualify for the R&D tax credit 
  • Technology investments to stay competitive
  • Eligibility requirements and filing tips
  • Addressing a common misconception

View All Podcasts from this Series