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What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Startups

8+ Reasons Startups Miss Out on the R&D Tax Credit

The research and development (R&D) tax credit was established in the early 1980s as an incentive to stimulate growth in the US economy. But due to the fact it was an income tax credit, it saw little use by pre-revenue startups. In late 2015, the federal government changed the rules about how companies could claim the R&D tax credit. Early-stage companies can now take advantage of this lucrative incentive, up to $250k per year, that traditionally only went to the big guys.
Jeff Haskett
JEFF HASKETT , PRESIDENT , CLARUS R+D
13 Jan 2021
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How will the changes to the accredited investor definition impact startup fundraising?

When the SEC initially took public comments last year on ways it could update the private company fundraising regulations, the largest area of public commentary was on updating the accredited investor definition. Many of the SEC updates were directly in response to what was advocated within the original comments. Here is a summary of the updates.
Ryan Kutter
Ryan Kutter
9 Sep 2020
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Customer Success In A Pandemic

What are the appropriate strategy for Customer Success in a pandemic? What are some genuinely helpful, non-skeevy things a startup can do to mitigate churn and build customer loyalty in a crisis?
Kellen Powell
Kellen Powell , HEAD OF CUSTOMER SUCCESS , GUST INC.
11 May 2020
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Insurance Policies Every Startup Should Have

As more people are choosing to leave corporate life behind and start their own businesses, the amount of startup advice has proliferated on the internet. Unfortunately, insurance advice has lagged behind or is often non-existent for these businesses.
Pierce Leonard
PIERCE LEONARD , SENIOR ADVISOR , COVERWALLET, INC.
16 Dec 2019
A Startup Founder's Quick Guide to Preparing for Taxes

A Startup Founder’s Quick Guide to Preparing for Taxes

Taxes can be an overwhelming and complex subject, but fortunately we’ve created a guide to help you prepare for tax season and stay focused. Get a list of the tax areas that you should be paying the most attention to as a startup founder.
Ryan Kutter
Ryan Kutter , ESQ., PRODUCT MANAGER , GUST INC.
9 Dec 2019
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