R&D Tax Credits and Federal Incentives for AI Development

Start time:
August 26, 2025 10:00 AM PT
Duration:
1 hour
Location:
Online
Credits:
1
Contact:
Josh Zavisubin, Baker Tilly, (206) 834-8739
Cost to attend:
Complimentary

Join us for our webcast, R&D Tax Credits and Federal Incentives for AI Development. This is the second session of our AI webcast series. Explore how AI developers can navigate available tax credits while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.

Learn more about:

  • Qualifying R&D activities in AI development
  • Documentation requirements for claiming R&D credits
  • Payroll tax credit opportunities for AI startups
  • Strategic planning to maximize available credits
  • Recent legislative changes affecting AI tax incentives
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Speakers

Jonathan Gates, CCSP, EA, LEED Green Associate, Senior Manager, Baker Tilly

Jonathan has been a dedicated member of the Tax Credits & Incentives Services since 2012. With a strong foundation in both technical and managerial roles within the commercial construction and manufacturing industry, he has cultivated a unique skill set.

Jonathan specializes in serving a diverse range of clients who own, operate, invest in, and manage various types of real estate assets. He has extensive knowledge in cost segregation studies, fixed asset valuations, tangible property studies, and tax optimization studies. His clients are those who are building, improving, repairing, disposing, or acquiring tangible property.

Brian Wong, CPA, Principal, Baker Tilly

Brian has practiced public accounting since 2010. He provides tax and consulting services related to ASC 740; income tax compliance; research and development tax credits; international tax planning; state and local tax planning; tax accounting methods; M&A transactions, and reorganizations.

Brian has spent most of his career working with companies ranging from venture-backed start-ups to large multinational corporations. He serves a wide range of public and private clients in various industries, including technology, internet, software-as-a-service, life sciences, and medical devices.

May Lee, EA, Director, Baker Tilly

May has specialized in federal and state R&D tax credits since 2001, helping companies identify, increase, document, and support credit claims related to R&D tax credits. She has extensive experience in the technology, biotech, manufacturing, hardware, and software industries and has helped companies and business owners save millions of dollars in taxes each year. Prior to joining the firm, May performed R&D tax credit studies at two Big Four firms.

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CPE Information

Program Level:
Basic
Credits:
Taxes: 1
Delivery Method:
Webcast
Learning Objectives:
After completing this training, participants will be able to discuss qualifying R&D activities in AI development; identify documentation requirements for claiming R&D credits; discuss payroll tax credit opportunities for AI startups
Prerequisites:
None
Refund Policy:

For more information about administrative policies regarding CPE, refunds or complaints, please contact Josh Zavisubin at (206) 834-8739 or send him an email.

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