As technological breakthroughs and a renewed focus on American manufacturing increasingly motivate policymakers in Washington, research and development have become a critical concern for businesses ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about tax policy and how it affects business. The election results certainly bring a new day when it comes to taxes – ...

President Barack Obama promised to make the research and development tax credit permanent, as well as the renewable energy production tax credit. He hasn't quite achieved that, but he did sign laws ...