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๐Ÿšจ Will Congress Fix R&D Expensing in 2025? ๐Ÿšจ

๐Ÿšจ Will Congress Fix R&D Expensing in 2025? ๐Ÿšจ

Businesses investing in R&D have been struggling since 2022, when full expensing was replaced with mandatory 5-year amortization (15 years for foreign R&D). The result? Higher taxable income, cash flow issues, and reduced innovation incentives.

Thereโ€™s bipartisan support to bring back full expensing, but with broader tax negotiations ahead in 2025, the future remains uncertain.

โœ… Best Case: Full expensing returns
โš ๏ธ Middle Ground: Partial deductions
โŒ Worst Case: Amortization stays

For now, businesses should plan for uncertainty, maximize R&D tax credits, and stay engaged in policy discussions.