←back to thread

334 points tareqak | 2 comments | | HN request time: 0.445s | source
Show context
n_u ◴[] No.44469277[source]
It also classifies software development as R&D which together with immediate expensing for R&D undoes the Section 174 changes as far as I understand.

“For purposes of this section, any amount paid or incurred in connection with the development of any software shall be treated as a research or experimental expenditure“

Page 303 of bill here https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1/BILLS-119hr1eas.pdf

Original article about Section 174 tax code causing layoffs

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44180533

Post from @dang with more info about Section 174

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44226145

replies(3): >>44470452 #>>44470486 #>>44470780 #
1. mjoin ◴[] No.44470452[source]
That's nuts
replies(1): >>44471473 #
2. ◴[] No.44471473[source]