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Section 174: New Rules for R&E and OBBA Update


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Taxes - Technical

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ACPEN Tax Institute |  IRS Approved |  Tax
Speaker:
Steven C. Dilley, CPA, JD, PhD
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
1 Hour
License:
Never Expires.

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Description

This course introduces the new OBBA standards that redefine how research and experimentation are reported. Participants will learn key regulatory updates, compliance expectations, and best practices for aligning research activities with OBBA's principles of transparency, accountability, and innovation.

**Please Note:  If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to terri.storer@acpen.com.

Basic Course Information

Major Subjects
  • Revised rules for tax years 2022-2024
  • How to change from amortizing R&E to immediately expensing R&E
  • Analysis of the Revenue Procedure related to changes in accounting method
  • Options available to change accounting methods
  • Comprehensive example of how to make the accounting method change
  • Distinction between R&E expense and R&E credit

Learning Objectives
  • Identify recent tax law changes affecting the deduction of research and experimental expenditures
  • Apply compliance and planning strategies

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Speaker

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Steven C. Dilley, CPA, JD, PhD is President of Federal Tax Workshops, Inc., East Lansing, Michigan, where for the past 36 years, his organization has prepared continuing professional education materials and presented seminars for accountants and attorneys throughout the United States. He is nationally known for his knowledge of the financial, accounting, and tax problems of the closely held business. He has published numerous articles on these topics. In addition, Steve is a Professor of Accounting at Michigan State University, East Lansing, where he teaches tax accounting and was nominated in 2004 for the "Educator of the Year Award." He obtained his PhD in accounting, law degree and an undergraduate accounting degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a member of the Michigan Association of CPAs, Wisconsin Bar Association, The American Accounting Association, AICPA, American Tax Association, and Hawaii Association of Public Accountants.


Dates

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:01 PM EST
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 5:01 PM EST
Sat, Dec 20, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:01 PM EST
Tue, Jan 06, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:01 PM EST
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 5:01 PM EST
Tue, Feb 03, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:01 PM EST
Thu, Feb 19, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 5:01 PM EST
Tue, Mar 03, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:01 PM EST
Thu, Mar 19, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 5:01 PM EDT
Tue, Apr 07, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:01 PM EDT
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 5:01 PM EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of business taxation
Advanced Preparation

None


Designed For CPAs in public practice and industry seeking an update on the latest tax developments affecting research and experimental costs
Original Recording Date 11/2025
Yellow Book No
Course Developer Federal Tax Workshop
Date Added to Catalog 11/2025

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