Peter J. Scalise

National partner-in-charge of federal tax credits and incentives practice

Peter J. Scalise serves as the national partner-in-charge of the federal tax credits and incentives practice at Sax LLP. He is also a passionate philanthropist and serves as a member of several boards of directors and boards of advisors for local, regional and national charities.

Tax breaks

Lights, camera, action and tax cut! Spotlight on the California Film and Tax Credit Program

Motion picture and TV production tax incentives should be incorporated in the tax planning process to lower the cost of production.

By Peter J. Scalise

July 12
Tax extenders

Tax aspects of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018

President Trump signed into law H.R. 1892, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, just hours after the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 71-28 and the House by a margin of 240-186 this month.

By Peter J. Scalise

February 20
Tax credits

Startups are now receiving R&D tax credit payroll refund checks

The PATH Act of 2015 significantly enhanced the R&D Tax Credit Program on myriad levels.

By Peter J. Scalise

September 5
Tax planning

Construction tax planning and accelerated depreciation planning

A properly designed and implemented construction tax planning analysis will proactively identify tax savings related to new and planned construction projects.

By Peter J. Scalise

July 14
Tax credits

A practical guide to the enhanced R&D tax credit program for small businesses and startups

The Federal-Level Research and Development Tax Credit Program, or RTCP, was originally enacted in the Internal Revenue Code through the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 as a temporary provision at a time when research and development jobs were significantly declining throughout the United States.

By Peter J. Scalise

January 10