Past, Present, and What to Expect in the Near Future
- Date: December 19th, 2024
- Address: 1233 W Loop S Suite 1425, Houston, TX 77027
- Time: 10:30-1:00 PM CST
Join MS Consultants and Probity Tax Recovery on December 19th for our exclusive, complimentary seminar, “Cost Segregation & the R&D Tax Credit: Past, Present, and What to Expect in the Near Future,” tailored specifically for Houston-based tax professionals like you.
Staying informed about new developments in R&D Tax Credits and Cost Segregation is crucial to ensuring compliance and to maximizing benefits for clients.
R&D Objectives:
- Foundational Concepts
- History of the R&D tax credit
- Recent changes to R&D
- What’s next for the R&D Credit and for your Clients
Cost Segregation Objectives:
- Foundational Concepts
- Cost Segregation Study Overview
- What’s next for the Cost Segregation Industry and for your Clients
Who Should Attend:
Accountants, CPAs, Tax Preparers, and Other Tax Professionals who work with clients in industries eligible for R&D credits or impacted by bonus depreciation changes.
Timeline:
10:30 to 11:30 – R&D – Les Bryson, Probity Tax Recovery
11:30 to Noon – Lunch & Networking
Noon – 1PM – Cost Segregation – Ashley Sullivan, MS Consultants
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About the Speakers
Les Bryson
Les Bryson is a Director at MS Consultants where he oversees the education and awareness and operational capabilities of Probity Tax Recovery. He founded Probity in 2018 to provide tax credit and incentive services to small and mid-sized businesses. Probity became a division of MS Consultants in 2024, expanding MSC’s offerings in research and development tax credits, Employee Retention Credit audit defense, sales tax relief, merger and acquisition due diligence and cost segregation services.
In his nearly 20-year career in the tax industry, Les has overseen, managed, worked, and reviewed thousands of tax credit studies for businesses in myriad industries. His understanding of the Internal Revenue Code and passion for problem solving allows him to find practical ways to guide clients through complex tax situations. Les began his career as a chemist before his tenure in the tax industry. As a result, his approach to consulting is through the lens of both a scientist and a trusted advisor. He received his Bachelor of Science from Rice University, is a member of the American Chemical Society, and on the advisory board for the Houston Council of Recovery.
Ashley Sullivan, CCSP
Ashley is a Director at MS Consultants, where she oversees all operational activities and works closely with practice leaders to drive business development across the country. With a career spanning over two decades in the cost segregation industry, Ashley has cultivated strong relationships with CPA firms, real estate professionals, and accounting societies, establishing herself as a pivotal figure in the field. You can see her speaking regularly at national and regional conferences including the AICPA National Tax Conference, the AICPA Construction & Real Estate Conference, and State CPA Societies.
Since 2004, Ashley has participated in over 10,000 cost segregation studies, and her expertise extends to areas such as Cost Segregation Studies, Repair vs. Capitalization Analyses, Sec. 1031 Exchanges, Fixed Asset Reviews, and Energy Deductions and Credits. Her extensive knowledge and experience have earned her recognition as a Certified Cost Segregation Professional (CCSP) through the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP). Ashley has served on the ASCSP Board of Directors for eight consecutive years, holding various positions including Secretary, Vice President, and Director. She continues to lead as the chair of the Conference Committee.