Join Dave Mitchell from Engineered Advisory in our latest webinar, part of the ‘Unlocking Possibilities' series, as we dive into how to grow your business with hidden tax incentives and strategies to fuel your business growth. Discover overlooked opportunities in cost segregation, R&D tax credits, employee retention credits, and more that can put significant money back into your business. Whether you're dealing with inflation, rising interest rates, or staffing issues, this webinar is packed with actionable insights to help your business thrive in challenging times. Don't miss out on these valuable tips to maximize your tax benefits and propel your company forward. Subscribe for more insights into business growth and tax strategies
In this second installment of our “Unlocking Possibilities” series, Dave Mitchell, Director of Client Development at Engineered Advisory, breaks down how businesses can thrive despite tough economic conditions. With inflation and interest rates on the rise, Dave explores overlooked tax incentives that act as a “cash infusion” for your company.
From real estate depreciation to employee-based credits, this session provides a roadmap for putting money back into your business to fuel staff retention, equipment upgrades, and facility expansions.
Key Strategies for 2025 Growth:
1. Cost Segregation: The “Red Flag-Free” Cash Flow Strategy
Dave explains why the IRS actually prefers the MACRS (Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System) method over standard straight-line depreciation.
- Front-Loading Deductions: See how reclassifying building assets into 5 and 15-year buckets can create an immediate tax write-off.
- The Bonus Depreciation Phase-Out: Understand the 20% annual decrease and how to maximize your claim before the 2027 sunset.
2. Energy Efficiency: 179D & The Inflation Reduction Act
Learn how the new 2023–2025 rules impact commercial building owners and designers.
- The “Bonus” Rate: Discover the “free pass” for projects that started in 2022 and finished in 2023.
- Non-Profit Expansion: Why churches, tribal organizations, and schools are now eligible for 179D design allocations.
3. R&D Credits & The Amortization Rule
The R&D tax credit is a critical tool for innovation, but the new 2022 amortization rules have created a “hidden tax increase.”
- The Four-Part Test: Does your business pass the test for new products, processes, or software?
- W2 Wage Optimization: How to include direct supervisors and support staff in your credit calculation.
4. Employee Incentives: WOTC, IC-DISC, and Grants
Beyond the property, Dave covers how your team can generate capital:
- WOTC (Work Opportunity Tax Credit): Why you need Form 8850 in your onboarding packet today.
- IC-DISC: A permanent tax savings of 6% to 13% for companies exporting goods outside the US.
- Grants: How to identify federal and private funding for job creation and sustainable farming.
