IMA’s Annual Tax Conference


Thursday, November 10, 2016
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL 60563

IMA Annual Tax ConferenceLearn about Credits, Incentives, Nexus, Ecommerce, MPC and more!

Illinois Machinery and Equipment Exemption   

  • What purchases qualify for the Manufacturing Exemption?
  • Chemicals & Ingredients used in Manufacturing
  • Nuances in the Manufacturing Exemption
  • Status of the MPC

Other Hot Topics in Sales and Use Tax Affecting Manufacturers 

  • Nexus
  • Ecommerce
  • Transportation & freight
  • Equipment Leases in IL versus other states
  • Drop Shipments

Understanding the New R&D Tax Credit Opportunities and Other Tax Credits and Incentives.  

  • The Federal R&D credit is now a permanent credit
  • For taxpayers with average annual gross receipts of $50,000, 000 or less for the prior three years, the R&D credit now offsets both the regular tax and the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)
  • Startup companies may be eligible to offset payroll taxes with the R&D credit

In addition, there are other tax credits and incentives used by federal, state and local governments that will be discussed.

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