Tax Credits and Incentives for AI Companies

R&D Tax Credits and Federal Incentives for AI Development

Presented on August 26, 2025

Brian Wong, Principal, Tax Services
May Lee, Director, Tax Credits & Incentive Services
Jonathan Gates, Senior Manager, Tax Credits & Incentive Services

This session covers R&D tax credits and federal incentives available to AI developers, including qualifying activities, documentation requirements, payroll tax credit opportunities, and recent legislative changes.

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