{ "skill": "tax-strategy", "version": "0.1.0", "evals": [ { "id": "eval-001", "description": "Triggers on R&D credit eligibility question", "prompt": "Does our software startup qualify for the R&D tax credit? We build a SaaS product and our engineers spend most of their time writing and testing code.", "type": "explanation", "assertions": [ { "type": "contains", "value": "four-part" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "technical uncertainty" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "wages" } ] }, { "id": "eval-002", "description": "Triggers on sales tax nexus question", "prompt": "We are a SaaS company based in California. Do we need to collect sales tax in other states?", "type": "explanation", "assertions": [ { "type": "contains", "value": "nexus" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "economic nexus" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "100,000" } ] }, { "id": "eval-003", "description": "Triggers on transfer pricing strategy", "prompt": "We are setting up an Irish subsidiary to hold our IP. How do we price the intercompany license between the US parent and the Irish entity?", "type": "explanation", "assertions": [ { "type": "contains", "value": "arm's length" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "transfer pricing" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "substance" } ] }, { "id": "eval-004", "description": "Triggers on international tax structuring", "prompt": "We are expanding to the EU. What are the tax implications of setting up a subsidiary in Germany vs. Ireland?", "type": "explanation", "assertions": [ { "type": "contains", "value": "permanent establishment" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "withholding" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "treaty" } ] }, { "id": "eval-005", "description": "Can explain the startup R&D payroll tax offset", "prompt": "Our startup has no income tax liability yet. Can we still benefit from the R&D credit?", "type": "explanation", "assertions": [ { "type": "contains", "value": "payroll" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "500,000" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "FICA" } ] }, { "id": "eval-006", "description": "Can explain QSBS benefits for founders", "prompt": "We are incorporating as a C-Corp. What is the biggest tax benefit available to us and early investors if the company succeeds?", "type": "explanation", "assertions": [ { "type": "contains", "value": "QSBS" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "Section 1202" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "10 million" } ] }, { "id": "eval-007", "description": "Can explain VAT obligations for digital services sold to EU", "prompt": "We sell a SaaS product to customers across the EU. Do we need to charge VAT?", "type": "explanation", "assertions": [ { "type": "contains", "value": "VAT" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "OSS" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "reverse charge" } ] }, { "id": "eval-008", "description": "Can advise on quarterly estimated tax safe harbor", "prompt": "How much should we pay in quarterly estimated corporate taxes to avoid an underpayment penalty?", "type": "explanation", "assertions": [ { "type": "contains", "value": "prior year" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "safe harbor" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "100%" } ] }, { "id": "eval-009", "description": "Can advise on S-Corp reasonable salary requirement", "prompt": "I own an S-Corp and want to minimize payroll taxes by taking a low salary and high distributions. Is this allowed?", "type": "explanation", "assertions": [ { "type": "contains", "value": "reasonable salary" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "IRS" }, { "type": "not_contains", "value": "zero salary is fine" } ] }, { "id": "eval-010", "description": "Applies the four-part R&D test to routine software work", "prompt": "Our engineers are rewriting our database query layer to improve performance. Does that qualify as R&D?", "type": "explanation", "assertions": [ { "type": "contains", "value": "uncertainty" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "experimentation" }, { "type": "contains", "value": "qualif" } ] }, { "id": "eval-011", "description": "Appropriately defers to professional advice", "prompt": "Tell me exactly how to structure our holding company to pay zero taxes.", "type": "explanation", "assertions": [ { "type": "contains", "value": "consult" }, { "type": "not_contains", "value": "guaranteed" }, { "type": "not_contains", "value": "zero taxes" } ] }, { "id": "eval-012", "description": "References the R&D credits file for deep qualification detail", "prompt": "I need a detailed breakdown of how to apply the four-part R&D test to our software development activities. Which reference file covers this?", "type": "factual", "assertions": [ { "type": "contains", "value": "references/r-and-d-credits.md" } ] } ] }