Credit Overview

What is the R&D tax credit?

A $22B federal tax incentive that rewards US businesses for innovation, with additional credits available in 40 states.

Turn innovation into tax savings.

The R&D tax credit rewards businesses for qualifying research and development performed in the U.S. It reduces the taxes you owe dollar for dollar, helping you keep more capital in your business.

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Turn innovation into tax savings.

The R&D tax credit rewards businesses for qualifying research and development performed in the U.S. It reduces the taxes you owe dollar for dollar, helping you keep more capital in your business.

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Turn innovation into tax savings.

The R&D tax credit rewards businesses for qualifying research and development performed in the U.S. It reduces the taxes you owe dollar for dollar, helping you keep more capital in your business.

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Your work may already qualify.

Developing or improving products, processes, or software may qualify when it involves technical uncertainty and experimentation. This includes work in architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and many other industries.

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Your work may already qualify.

Developing or improving products, processes, or software may qualify when it involves technical uncertainty and experimentation. This includes work in architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and many other industries.

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Your work may already qualify.

Developing or improving products, processes, or software may qualify when it involves technical uncertainty and experimentation. This includes work in architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and many other industries.

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Credit starts with qualifying expenses.

Employee wages, research supplies, and eligible contract research can contribute to your credit. Your potential savings depend on the qualifying work you perform and the expenses tied to it.

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Credit starts with qualifying expenses.

Employee wages, research supplies, and eligible contract research can contribute to your credit. Your potential savings depend on the qualifying work you perform and the expenses tied to it.

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Credit starts with qualifying expenses.

Employee wages, research supplies, and eligible contract research can contribute to your credit. Your potential savings depend on the qualifying work you perform and the expenses tied to it.

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Industries

Industries that qualify.

Most businesses across industries qualify for R&D tax credits through the work they already do.

Architecture

Software/Tech

Engineering

Aerospace/Defense

Manufacturing

Food & Beverage

How it works

The process is painless.

Claiming R&D tax credits is a straight-forward process. The best part? Our vetted partners make it a walk in the park.

Discovery

Our partner firm reviews your work to identify qualifying activities and assess your credit potential.

Documentation

Your credit is backed by detailed reports, calculations, and supporting schedules prepared by our partner firm.

Delivery

Receive your completed credit report, then work with your CPA to claim your credit.

Support

Our partner firm provides ongoing audit defense for federal and state credits, including fee recovery.

FAQs

Questions?

Everything teams ask before getting started. Still curious? Reach out - we usually reply within an hour.

What is the R&D tax credit, and how does it work?

The R&D tax credit rewards businesses for qualifying research and development performed in the U.S. It reduces your tax bill dollar for dollar, with the amount based on eligible expenses. A specialist identifies and documents qualifying work, calculates the credit, and coordinates with your CPA to claim it.

Do we need a research department, patents, or a groundbreaking invention?

Which expenses can count toward an R&D tax credit?

Can work performed for clients qualify?

Can outsourced development or contractor expenses qualify?

Can I claim credits for previous years?

Can I claim the R&D tax credit every year?

How long does the process take?

Can I work with your R&D credit partner and also keep my current CPA?