Balancing Intellectual Property and Research Investments Across Borders

Section 174 mandates the capitalization of specified research or experimental expenditures (SRE), which includes a broad range of costs related to development. Listen as Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory Leader Martin Karamon, Director Vivian Kohrs and Senior Manager Bryan Weems discuss why it’s vital to evaluate intercompany intellectual property (IP) agreements and contracts for research and development (R&D) performed on behalf of others overseas.

Tune in to learn more about:

  • How to prevent double capitalization
  • The potential impact of Section 174 when structuring an intercompany IP agreement
  • The rights or risk stipulation related to R&D activity

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Martin Karamon

Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory Leader

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Vivian Kohrs

Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory

Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

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