AHTD and alliantgroup Announce Strategic Business Partnership

Houston, TX [Feb. 1, 2017] alliantgroup, a leading tax made to automated processes—programming, engineering or consultancy and the nation’s premier provider of government other technical work done on the factory floor to enhance the sponsored tax credits and incentives, is proud to announce its efficiency or productivity of an automated or industrial process— new strategic business partnership with the Association for that will lead to R&D Tax Credit qualification for companies High Technology Distribution (AHTD). in the automation industry. For automation solution providers and manufacturers that develop their own automated systems, AHTD is devoted to enhancing the productivity and efficiency the R&D Tax Credit is a substantial opportunity—one that is of high technology automation solution providers and designed specifically to help these innovative companies grow manufacturers. The organization seeks to deliver the tools and remain competitive within the broader economy. that will help their members innovate as well as achieve their business goals. Through this strategic business partnership, “I am honored that AHTD has chosen us a strategic business alliantgroup will be able to provide significant value to AHTD partner for their organization,” said Dhaval Jadav, alliantgroup members and help these businesses identify and claim valuable CEO. “I look forward to introducing their members to these tax credits and incentives. fantastic credits and incentives and the value we can provide for their members.” “AHTD is honored to welcome alliantgroup into the Strategic Business Partner Program,” said Thomas Swenton, AHTD president. “The program was put together to allow our member companies to connect with organizations that have the potential to add a strategic product or service value to alliantgroup’s mission is one of education and awareness—we our members’ organizations and businesses. We look forward exist to help industry organizations, U.S. businesses and the to having alliantgroup participate in the Strategic Business CPA firms that advise them take full advantage of all federal Partner Program.” and state tax credits, incentives and deductions available. As leaders in the high-tech automation industry, AHTD Our government has legislated these powerful incentive members are excellent candidates for a number of federal and programs to help businesses grow and successfully compete state tax incentives. Among the most robust of these incentives both in the U.S. and abroad. We are proud to have helped available for AHTD members is the Research and Development over 20,000 businesses claim more than $5 billion in tax (R&D) Tax Credit—a federal, dollar-for-dollar tax credit that incentives. alliantgroup’s headquarters is in Houston, Texas, brings in an estimated $10 billion annually to U.S. businesses. with offices across the country including , , , Orange County, Sacramento, Orlando, The R&D Tax Credit is designed to reward companies that and Washington, D.C. are making technical improvements to their products or processes. In the automation industry, it is the enhancements

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AHTD advances the high technology distribution industry by delivering tools, education, and unparalleled networking opportunities with leaders, peers, and partners that help members to innovate, collaborate, and achieve their business goals faster. AHTD is comprised with nearly 300 automation solution provider and manufacturer members who deliver technology-based products, services and solutions to the automation marketplace.

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