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Innovation Incentives

R&D Tax Credits

If your business develops new products, processes, or software, you may qualify for federal and state R&D tax credits worth 6-8% of qualifying expenditures. Our engineers identify and document every eligible activity, turning your innovation into immediate tax savings.

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6-8%
Of Qualifying Expenditures
$6-$10
Credit Per $100 Spent
Federal
& State Credits Available
3 Years
Lookback Period
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Qualification

The IRS four-part test.

To qualify for the R&D tax credit, activities must meet all four parts of the IRS test. Our engineers are trained to identify qualifying activities that many businesses overlook, even routine product improvements and process optimizations can qualify.

01

Permitted Purpose

The activity must relate to developing or improving a product, process, software, technique, formula, or invention.

02

Technological Uncertainty

There must be uncertainty about the capability, method, or design at the outset of the activity.

03

Process of Experimentation

The taxpayer must evaluate alternatives through modeling, simulation, systematic trial and error, or other methods.

04

Technological in Nature

The activity must rely on principles of engineering, physics, biology, chemistry, or computer science.

Example: Manufacturing Company

Annual R&D Credit Calculation

Total Qualifying R&D Expenditures$2,500,000
Qualifying Wages (65%)$1,625,000
Qualifying Supplies (20%)$500,000
Contract Research (15%)$375,000
Federal R&D Credit (ASC Method)$162,500
State R&D Credit (est.)$50,000
Total Annual Tax Credits$212,500

Dollar-for-dollar reduction in tax liability. Federal credits can be carried forward up to 20 years. State carryforward rules vary.

Illustrative estimate. The R&D credit is incremental and based on spending above a base amount; actual credits vary by company and state.

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Industries We Serve

R&D credits across every industry.

The R&D tax credit isn't just for tech companies. Any business that develops or improves products, processes, or software may qualify.

Manufacturing

New product development, process improvements, tooling design, quality testing

Software & Technology

New features, architecture redesign, cloud migration, AI/ML development

Construction & Engineering

New building methods, material testing, structural innovations, green building

Food & Beverage

New formulations, shelf-life testing, packaging innovation, process automation

Life Sciences

Drug development, clinical trials, medical devices, regulatory compliance

Aerospace & Defense

Component design, testing protocols, systems integration, materials research

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From innovation to tax credits.

01

Qualification Assessment

We review your business activities to identify all potentially qualifying R&D projects and expenditures: often finding credits in unexpected places.

02

Technical Interviews

Our engineers conduct detailed interviews with your technical staff to document the technological uncertainties, experimentation, and outcomes of each project.

03

Expenditure Analysis

We analyze your financial records to quantify qualifying wages, supplies, and contract research expenditures for each identified R&D project.

04

Documentation Package

We prepare a comprehensive, audit-ready documentation package including technical narratives, project descriptions, and credit calculations.

05

CPA Coordination

We work with your CPA to integrate the R&D credit into your tax return, including Form 6765 and any applicable state credit forms.

06

Ongoing Support

We provide audit defense and annual credit studies to ensure you capture R&D credits every year as your business continues to innovate.

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Common questions.

Turn your innovation into tax savings.

Find out if your business qualifies for R&D tax credits. Free assessment, no obligation.

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