Wayfair turns five: A coming of age story

  • Published: 06/08/2023 — 10:00 am

(authored by RSM US LLP) With so many questions remaining five years after Wayfair, sales and use tax nexus planning remains critically important.

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IRS rules software company’s stock constituted qualified small business stock

  • Published: 06/06/2023 — 10:00 am

(authored by RSM US LLP) The IRS rules that a software company’s skilled workforce does not prevent qualification as section 1202 qualified small business stock.

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Expansion-stage tech: Growth remains paramount but new challenges emerge

  • Published: 06/02/2023 — 10:00 am

(Authored by RSM US LLP) Your company is still growing, but in new and bigger ways. The complexities of your customers, markets and even your offerings are increasing, demanding that you make improvements and take new steps to secure a stable future while increasing the profit margin.

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Early-stage tech: Focusing on core functions while prepping for growth

  • Published: 06/02/2023 — 10:00 am

(authored by RSM US LLP) Whether you’re starting your company with little more than determination and duct tape or you’ve reached the Series A or Series B funding rounds, the early stages of a company are challenging. You have a lot to do and to prepare for as you hopefully continue to grow—but limited staff and funds to get it all done.

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Growth-stage tech: Where serious contenders gain momentum

  • Published: 06/02/2023 — 10:00 am

(authored by RSM US LLP) With organizational growth, much of your effort revolves around the customer base, but don’t forget the work environment. In particular, don’t forget the people—their cohesion as a whole and as individual teams, as well as their overall satisfaction, matters to your success.

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Exit-stage tech: Going public or passing the torch is your heaviest lift yet

  • Published: 06/02/2023 — 10:00 am

(Authored by RSM US LLP) The company has grown in complexity, expanded its reach and matured—in a sense, you have reached a graduation point, though that doesn’t mean the evolution of the enterprise is over. Where does the company go from here? What is the best form for the company to take to reach the next level? What is your exit plan and what do you need to figure out to execute that plan?

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Digital asset tax: Key concerns companies must consider

  • Published: 05/08/2023 — 10:00 am

(authored by RSM US LLP) Frank O’Connor, a senior director in RSM’s tax practice, discusses key concerns across technical tax and tax information reporting for digital assets.

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FAQ: Capitalization and amortization of R&D costs under new section 174 rules

  • Published: 04/25/2023 — 10:00 am

(authored by RSM US LLP) See how the new required tax treatment of R&D costs under section 174 affects federal, state, and international taxes, as well as software development.

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M&A considerations resulting from the new required tax treatment of R&D costs

  • Published: 04/24/2023 — 10:00 am

(authored by RSM US LLP) New requirements to capitalize and amortize R&D costs are affecting M&A buyers by introducing costs and tax liabilities.

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Tax Court rules that IRS lacks authority to assess penalties under section 6038(b)

  • Published: 04/19/2023 — 10:00 am

(authored by RSM US LLP) On April 3, 2023, the Tax Court held that the IRS lacks authority to assess penalties under section 6038(b).

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