Research Tax Credit

Research & Development Tax Credit

Reward innovation.
Reduce tax liability.
Reinvest in growth.

Turn everyday technical problem solving into a meaningful tax advantage.

Many companies assume the R&D Tax Credit is only for labs, scientists, or “new inventions.” In reality, the credit can apply when you’re developing or improving products, processes, software, formulas, techniques, or internal tools, even when projects don’t succeed.

We help you identify qualifying activities, quantify eligible costs, and build defensible documentation so you can claim federal and state R&D credits with confidence. The result: a dollar-for-dollar reduction in tax liability that strengthens cash flow and supports long-term investment in your business.

Who We Serve

We work with innovative businesses across industries, especially those investing in improvement, automation, and technical problem-solving such as:

Manufacturers are optimizing production methods, materials, or quality systems

Software and SaaS companies developing new features, integrations, or platforms

Engineering, architecture, and design firms improving designs and delivery methods

Construction and specialty contractors advancing means-and-methods or project delivery

Food & beverage, agriculture, and consumer companies refining products or processes

Healthcare and medical-related businesses improving technology, workflows, or systems

Companies operating in multiple states with complex state R&D credit considerations

Every organization has distinct opportunities depending on industry, footprint, and growth plans. We bring the technical expertise, jurisdictional insight, and strategic perspective to help you maximize value at every stage.

How We Help​

We provide end-to-end support designed to maximize value and reduce risk:

  • Eligibility assessment grounded in the IRS four-part test and practical, real-world examples

  • Project and activity identification aligned to business components and how innovation actually happens

  • Qualified Research Expense (QRE) modeling to quantify the credit and support planning

  • Documentation development that clearly ties activities to costs and supports defensibility

  • Claim preparation and filing support, including amended returns when beneficial

  • State credit strategy to capture multi-jurisdiction opportunities and avoid missed benefits

  • Audit-ready support, including organization of narratives, cost support, and technical substantiation

What Qualifies?

Eligibility is not based on how innovative something “sounds.” It’s based on whether activities meet the IRS standard under IRC §41, commonly evaluated through the four-part test.

Eligible cost categories often include:

  1. Wages for employees performing, supervising, or supporting qualified activities

  2. Supplies consumed in qualified efforts

  3. Contract research costs (subject to statutory limitations)

  4. Software and cloud costs tied directly to development activities

People and Workforce Incentives

Innovation & R&D Tax Credits

Capital Investment & Expansion Credits

Clean Energy, Sustainability & ESG Incentives

Real Estate & Fixed Asset Incentives

Export & International Related Incentives

What Qualifies?

Eligibility is not based on how innovative something “sounds.” It’s based on whether activities meet the IRS standard under IRC §41, commonly evaluated through the four-part test.

Eligible cost categories often include:

  1. Wages for employees performing, supervising, or supporting qualified activities

  2. Supplies consumed in qualified efforts

  3. Contract research costs (subject to statutory limitations)

  4. Software and cloud costs tied directly to development activities

Programs supporting job creation, hiring, and employee development, including:

  1. Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
  2. Training and upskilling incentives
  3. Job creation and retention credits
  4. Credits for hiring veterans, long-term unemployed, or individuals from targeted groups

Valuable incentives for companies improving products, software, or processes.

These programs may apply even when projects fail or activities don’t “look” like traditional R&D.

Includes federal and state R&D credits with strong documentation requirements.

Incentives triggered by major investments, infrastructure improvements, or facility expansions, such as:

  1. Investment tax credits
  2. State and local expansion incentives
  3. Site development or infrastructure improvement support
  4. Credits tied to mergers, acquisitions, or relocations

Programs designed to encourage adoption of renewable and energy-efficient technologies, including:

  1. Section 45 and 48 energy credits
  2. Clean vehicle and charging station credits
  3. Clean fuel, hydrogen, and alternative energy credits
  4. Section 179D and 45L incentives for efficient building systems
  5. Renewable energy production and investment credits

Specialized programs supporting construction and redevelopment:

  1. Cost segregation (accelerated depreciation for buildings)
  2. Historic Tax Credits (HTC)
  3. Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
  4. New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC)
  5. Opportunity Zone incentives

Support for manufacturers, distributors, and exporters, including:

  1. IC-DISC
  2. FDII
  3. Other foreign inbound and cross-border incentive programs

Why the R&D Credit Matters

When approached strategically with the right technical and tax rigor, the R&D credit can:

Reduce federal and state tax liability through dollar-for-dollar credits

Improve cash flow to reinvest in hiring, tooling, systems, and innovation

Support consistent planning year over year, not just one-time filings

Provide stronger positions through clear documentation aligned with IRS expectations

Whether your goal is expansion, improved margins, long-term sustainability, or stronger capital planning, tax credits and incentives can serve as a powerful catalyst.

Ready for the next step?

Let’s identify where your teams are solving technical uncertainty, and translate that work into a well-supported R&D credit claim. We’ll start with a conversation to understand your operations, growth plans, and where value may be hiding in plain sight.