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Research and Development Tax Credit Expansion Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 3:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6344
Bill 117 HR 6344, also known as the Research and Development Tax Credit Expansion Act of 2021, aims to expand the existing tax credit for research and development (R&D) activities conducted by businesses in the United States. The bill seeks to incentivize companies to invest in innovation and technological advancements by providing them with a tax credit for qualified R&D expenses.
Under the proposed legislation, the R&D tax credit would be expanded to include a broader range of activities and expenses that qualify for the credit. This would allow more businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to take advantage of the tax incentive and invest in research and development projects.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to make the R&D tax credit more accessible to startups and early-stage companies by allowing them to claim the credit against their payroll taxes. This would provide much-needed financial support to these companies as they work to develop new products and technologies. Overall, the Research and Development Tax Credit Expansion Act of 2021 aims to promote innovation and economic growth by incentivizing businesses to invest in R&D activities. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the United States.
Under the proposed legislation, the R&D tax credit would be expanded to include a broader range of activities and expenses that qualify for the credit. This would allow more businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to take advantage of the tax incentive and invest in research and development projects.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to make the R&D tax credit more accessible to startups and early-stage companies by allowing them to claim the credit against their payroll taxes. This would provide much-needed financial support to these companies as they work to develop new products and technologies. Overall, the Research and Development Tax Credit Expansion Act of 2021 aims to promote innovation and economic growth by incentivizing businesses to invest in R&D activities. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 6344
Research and Development Tax Credit Expansion Act of 2021
This bill modifies the refundable research tax credit for new and small businesses to (1) increase the limit on refundability to $500,000, with an adjustment for inflation; (2) allow refundable amounts to cover all payroll taxes paid by such businesses; and (3) extend eligibility for the credit to small businesses with less than $10 million in gross receipts (currently, less than $5 million).
The bill also increases the rate of the alternative simplified tax credit for such businesses.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6344
Bill HR 6344 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 23, 2021. Bill HR 6344 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 23, 2021. Bill HR 6344's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of December 23, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6344
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6344
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6344
Research and Development Tax Credit Expansion Act of 2021
Research and Development Tax Credit Expansion Act of 2021
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand refundability and increase simplification of the research credit for certain small businesses.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6344
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