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Peter Henderson
Principal
CPA
peter.henderson@mossadams.com
(949) 221-4035
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Industry Expertise

Aerospace & Defense Apparel Automotive & Dealer Services Manufacturing & Consumer Products Technology

Practice Focus

Credits & Incentives R&D Tax

Biography

Peter has worked in public accounting since 2008. He specializes in federal and state R&D tax credit incentives. Peter has extensive experience in mechanical and high-tech industries, including: aerospace, defense, space-tech, automotive, manufacturing, and hardware and software development. Peter has degrees in both engineering and accounting. Prior to joining Moss Adams, Peter spent a number of years performing R&D tax credit studies at a Big Four firm.

Selected Speaking Engagements

  • A Generous State: Claiming Arizona's R&D Tax Credit
    (Moss Adams Webcast, November 2018)
  • The Place to Be for R&D; Claiming Arizona’s R&D Tax Credit
    (Moss Adams webcast, November 2014)
  • R&D Tax Credits for More Profitable Manufacturing
    (Moss Adams webcast, August 2014)

Professional Affiliations

  • Committee Member, Aerospace & Defense Forum Steering
  • Member, Northwest Marine Trade Association

Education

  • BA, accounting, Western Washington University
  • BS, engineering technology and industrial technology, Western Washington University

Insights from Peter Henderson

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Proposed Regulations to Demystify the Lucrative IRC Section 45X Credit
Proposed regulations on Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 45X aim to provide guidance to this complex credit.
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How IRC Sections 45X and 48C Incentivize Green Product Manufacturing
Learn how manufactures and energy projects could benefit from Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sections 45X and 48C tax credits.
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Alert
IRS Provides Guidance for Advanced Energy Project Tax Credits
Internal Revenue Code Section 48C allocates $10 billion to be awarded to clean energy projects on a competitive basis.
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Taking Advantage of the Arizona Refundable R&D Tax Credit
Prepare early—it’s competitive—for an expanded opportunity to claim this credit, which has a $100,000 cap per recipient.
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Webcast
Top Tax Credits and Incentives to Utilize in 2022
Explore tax credits and incentives available to your organization and how they can help you achieve your goals.
Webcast
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How the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Can Benefit Aerospace Companies
Learn how the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) can provide tax benefits for companies in aerospace and defense.
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Webcast
Top Tax Credits and Incentives to Utilize for 2021
Learn about major tax credits and incentives available to your company, including the ERTC, and key steps to obtain them.
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A Closer Look at R&D Tax Credits for Ship and Boat Building
Learn how designing new hulls and other innovative improvements or developments can help your company save money.
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Webcast
R&D Tax Credits for Aerospace & Defense
R&D tax credits can provide a significant cash flow opportunity. Find out if your organization qualifies.
Webcast
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4 Things to Know about R&D Tax Credits for the Aerospace Industry
Innovation in the aerospace industry is a natural fit for R&D tax credits, but calculating and qualifying for them requires careful consideration.
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