R&D Tax Credit

Is R&D A Valuable Measurement of Innovation?

November 24th, 2016

                The Relationship Between R&D and Innovation It is well known that when performed effectively research and development (R&D) can increase the value of a company. However, Forbes writes that this is commonly misconstrued as it has been claimed that research and development spending directly translates to a measure of innovation. While R&D and innovation do correlate, they are not a perfect formula. Tendayi said, “having a great R&D process and achieving market […]

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How R&D Spending Correlates to Innovation

November 23rd, 2016

          From 2015 to 2016 North America increased R&D spending by 8% rising close to $300 Billion as Europe, Japan and the Rest of the World including Australia fell by 9%, 8% and 3% respectively and China rose by 19%. Many of 2016’s Most Innovative Companies invested over $8 billion in R&D (research and development) this year as calculated by Strategy & Business. Apple and Alphabet, formerly known as Google, have maintained first and second in […]

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Worldwide Innovation Leaders Come Together Over AI

November 14th, 2016

            Tech leaders Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon and IBM have joined forces to form the Partnership on Artificial Intelligence to Benefit People and Society (Partnership on AI) announced in September. Just as the name suggests the organization will carry out research and development on artificial intelligence with the fundamental purpose of identifying potential AI challenges for people and society. The partnership hopes that their discoveries will effectively self-regulate the industry independent of government intervention. Why […]

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How Swanson Reed Can Help You Finance Your R&D Tax Credit

September 28th, 2016

While tax credits can help you free up cash flow and additional resources in the future, they often don’t help you in the here and now. In fact, many companies feel they have to forgo the complicated application process just to keep their businesses running smoothly. However, Swanson Reed, a leading specialist in R&D tax credits, has developed a referral system to help companies apply for their entitlements and still have enough money to keep up their good work. We […]

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