Comment by PaulDavisThe1st
3 years ago
I think your conclusion is correct. However, the more antecedent question is whether or not all expenses related to software development MUST be treated as R&E or not.
If that option exists still, then nobody needs to panic.
If it does not, then maybe everybody should panic.
Or at least, everybody starting up a business requiring in software development.
That is indeed the important question. Unfortunately we really need clarification from the IRS here (or additional action from Congress).