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Leveraging the Ledger
  • August 7, 2025
  • 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET
Online

Leveraging the Ledger

New Tax Law Benefits for Today’s Most Innovative Startups

Program



A new tax bill signed into law on July 4 includes big wins for innovative startups. Join tax experts from EisnerAmper and Wilson Sonsini to learn how you can unlock immediate cash, maximize deductions, and attract more investors under these new provisions.

Details

The Changes

  • Section 174 Reversal – R&D Costs Are Fully Deductible Again!
    Startups under $31M in revenue can amend prior returns and claim refunds for R&D expenses back to 2021 worth tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.
  • Section 1202 – Bigger Capital Gains Exclusion for Investors
    The Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) exclusion is now even more attractive, encouraging new investment in high-risk, high-reward startups.
  • Section 168 & 179 – More Capital Expenditure Savings
    Bonus depreciation and expensing limits have been increased, freeing up more cash for growth.
  • R&D Tax Credit – Enhanced Clarity & Bigger Benefits
    Credit for Increasing Research Activities, bring greater transparency and structure to the R&D Tax Credit process, helping startups better document and defend their claims.

 

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to determine if you qualify for a refund
  • How to amend your tax return to reclaim cash
  • How to prepare your recordkeeping for 2025
  • Strategies to reinvest these savings to fuel growth

 

Who Should Attend:

Early-stage founders, CFOs, and finance teams who are ready to turn big tax changes into strategic growth opportunities

 

Speakers

  • Myra Sutanto Shen

    Myra Sutanto Shen, Esq., Partner, WSGR

    Myra Sutanto Shen is a tax partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini and the head of the firm’s tax practice group. Myra represents technology and life science companies in connection with all aspects of U.S. federal income tax planning.  She has extensive experience advising public and private companies in all corporate transactions, including domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, IPOs and convertible note offerings, and corporate restructurings.

  • Bridget Mackolin

    Bridget Mackolin, CPA, Senior Manager, Eisner Advisory Group LLC.

    Bridget Mackolin is a Senior Manager at EisnerAmper providing tax consulting and compliance services to public and privately held businesses. She also has experience working with closely held businesses who operate on multistate and international platforms. Bridget serves clients in a variety of industries, including real estate, life sciences, manufacturing and distribution, and insurance companies. Bridget is currently pursuing her Master’s in Accountancy degree at Rider University. She has passed all four parts of the Uniform CPA examination and is currently fulfilling work experience needed for licensure.

  • Mike Luistro

    Mike Luistro, CPA, Senior Manager, Eisner Advisory Group LLC.

    Mike Luistro is a Senior Manager in EisnerAmper’s Technology and Life Sciences Services Group. Mike specializes in advising start-ups and mid-sized companies in the life sciences and technology sectors on corporate income tax compliance and planning. Mike has extensive experience in preparing complex corporate tax returns and addressing international tax considerations for his clients.  Prior to joining the firm, Mike was a Senior Manager at Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP (HPG), a North Carolina-based leading accounting firm.

  • Mimi Nguyen

    Mimi Nguyen, Esq., Senior - R&D Tax Credits, Eisner Advisory Group LLC.

    Mimi Nguyen is a Senior in the EisnerAmper R&D credit group with over 5 years of experience specializing in Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits for companies. She has a strong track record of helping companies across various industries identify and maximize eligible R&D tax incentives. Mimi serves clients in a variety of industries including life sciences, engineering, manufacturing, and technology companies. She is also currently licensed to practice law in the state of Texas

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