Acena Consulting, LLC

Summary: The proposed H.R.1's permanent, retroactive provisions for R&D expensing protect American innovation while offering tax relief to small businesses.

The reauthorization of the SBIR and STTR programs are a significant win for American small business and affirm the government's commitment to supporting growth through innovation.

Arizona increases the research tax credit to provide an additional 10% tax credit on basic research payments made to Arizona Universities. "This is a significant opportunity for both Arizona universities and Arizona companies," said Randy Eickhoff.

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has signed into law a modification to the current research tax credit. This change will allow small technology companies to receive a refund of 75% of their eligible tax credit

California Space Authority added to the list of supporting organizations for the Tax Incentive Seminars presented by Acena Consulting, May 25-27.

Acena Consulting in association with NeoSystems & GHRO Group will be presenting three breakfast seminars focused on keeping small businesses competitive through the use of federal and state tax incentives March 25, 26 & 27 in Southern California.