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Schneider Downs takes great pride in answering relevant questions surrounding startup and mature emerging technology companies.
Yes. If your company engages in research in development activities, which many technology-focused startups do, you may qualify for a research and development (R&D) tax credit.
Yes. Early-stage companies, which generate less than $5M in gross receipts, may qualify to use their R&D tax credit to offset payroll taxes irrespective of their profit or loss.
A best practice is to have a valuation done when equity is issued to employees and when there is a large capital raise.
There are a lot of systems that emerging technology clients use. One software that should be implemented is an equity management system to house all equity agreements, maintain vesting schedules and calculate compensation expense.
We get this question a lot from early-stage companies or we hear from owners that their plan is to exit via IPO. The reality is that very few early-stage companies go through an IPO as their initial exit. In a lot of cases, a more compelling exit presents itself prior to the opportunity to do an IPO. However, if you are considering an IPO there are a lot of complex, costly and time consuming, regulatory, reporting and legal requirements that must be considered prior to going this route.
Unfiled sales tax returns and unknown sales tax liabilities.
Schneider Downs’ Accounting Advisory group can assist an organization with any accounting issues, such as:
Schneider Downs offers three types of assurance services: compilations, reviews, and audits.
Schneider Downs understands the ever-changing landscape and business challenges facing companies focused on emerging technologies and software. Our clients represent a wide range of organizations, from emerging growth companies to large mature companies, and we are well-versed in the unique challenges they face. Our team of seasoned professionals has experience working with emerging technology companies in all phases of their evolution.
To learn more, visit our Emerging Technology page.