Why Cost Segregation Is a Strategic Tax Tool for Life Science Companies
The life sciences sector is uniquely capital-intensive, highly regulated, and driven by continuous innovation. Pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology firms, medical device companies, and contract research organizations (CROs) routinely invest tens or hundreds of millions of dollars into highly specialized facilities designed to support research, testing, manufacturing, and quality assurance activities. While tax planning conversations in life […]
Internal Use Software and the U.S. R&D Tax Credit: A Practical Interpretation for Businesses
Internal Use Software (IUS) remains one of the most misunderstood and frequently misapplied areas of the U.S. R&D tax credit. While many companies either exclude these activities entirely or apply overly conservative interpretations, the reality is more nuanced. The IRS framework, particularly under Treasury Regulations §1.41-4, creates both limitations and opportunities, many of which hinge […]
California Proposes Sales Tax Expansion to Prewritten Software
The Governor of California has proposed extending the state’s sales and use tax to prewritten (canned) software, regardless of how it is delivered. If enacted, the change would take effect January 1, 2027. Currently, California’s sales tax applies only to prewritten software sold on tangible media. Software that is downloaded or accessed remotely (SaaS) is […]
Leyton & VensureHR Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Greater Value to Businesses Across the U.S.
Partnership combines Leyton’s full suite of government incentives and tax savings incentives with VensureHR’s industry-leading HR and employer services, offering clients an unmatched breadth of support. Boston, MA – June 5th, 2026 – Leyton, a global advisory firm specializing in helping businesses unlock government incentives and maximize tax savings, today announced a strategic partnership with VensureHR, a core division of Vensure Employer Solutions […]
Using AI vs. Building AI: What actually qualifies for R&D tax credit?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace. From predictive analytics and natural language processing to autonomous systems and intelligent automation, AI is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s a competitive necessity. Yet while many companies, software-based or otherwise, are investing heavily in AI, few are fully leveraging one of the most powerful […]
Washington Removes Sales Tax Exemptions for Data Center Equipment Replacement
Washington has enacted legislation under Washington Senate Bill 6231 that eliminates key sales and use tax exemptions previously available to data centers. The changes impact replacement equipment and refurbished data centers, which historically allowed ongoing exemption benefits for existing facilities. Removal of Replacement Equipment Exemption Washington no longer treats replacement server equipment as qualifying exempt equipment. Only original server […]
Retail Delivery Fee 2026: Compliance Traps for Multi‑State Sellers
When Does Colorado’s Retail Delivery Fee Apply? Colorado imposes a Retail Delivery Fee “RDF” on any retail sale of tangible personal property for delivery by a motor vehicle to a location in Colorado. A “motor vehicle” is defined by the State as: Any self-propelled vehicle that is designed primarily for travel on the public highways […]
Innovation Trends in Healthcare: The 2026 Virtual Reality Revolution
While Virtual Reality (VR) initially captured the public imagination through gaming, its evolution by 2026 has become an important tool in selected areas of clinical practice. In the United States, the healthcare VR market has moved beyond experimental pilots into scalable, FDA-cleared medical interventions. For healthcare innovators, this surge in development represents a significant opportunity […]
Starburst and Leyton join forces to redefine deeptech innovation
There are moments when everything aligns, when an idea, expertise, and vision converge to create something greater. That is exactly what happened when Leyton and Starburst decided to combine their strengths. In a world where deeptech innovation has become a strategic priority for companies, this alliance marks a turning point: funding and structuring startups’ innovation […]
Applying for NIH Grants as a Business in 2026: Where do I start?
Businesses developing innovative health and life sciences technologies may be eligible for competitive research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), especially through small‑business‑focused programs such as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, which continue to be key NIH mechanisms for funding early‑stage commercial innovation in 2026. […]