can the r&d tax credit be used to offset the amt?

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alex pak is a director in the los angeles, california office of source advisors.

the protecting americans from tax hikes (path) act of 2015 includes provisions that allow certain taxpayers to offset their amt liability with the r&d tax credit for taxable years beginning on or after jan. 1, 2016.

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amt limitations

before the path act, amt restrictions prevented qualified companies from utilizing 100 percent of the r&d tax credit. the excess credits were often carried forward. today, small businesses can offset amt using the r&d tax credit for tax years beginning after dec. 31, 2015.
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21 reasons tax clients fire accountants

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by ed mendlowitz
tax season opportunity guide

clients have many choices, including the choice of a tax preparer. every new client an accountant gets is because that client left – fired – their previous accountant.

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so why do clients leave?

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unhappy about tax season?

businesswoman holding green folderit’s time to figure out why.

by ed mendlowitz
tax season opportunity guide

successful people are happy with their practices and what they do and get joy from interacting and helping clients. i know a lot of accountants who continuously complain about tax season – yet they make most of their money during the period.

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do they expect someone to knock on their door with a wheelbarrow of money to hand them? if they are financially secure, why do they keep working?
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