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Capture Tax Credits for Research and Development
Various incentives and tax credits are available to businesses for conducting activities related to product and process improvements, new developments, research, and more.
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Research and Development Tax Credit
Research and Development Tax Credit
The Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit was signed into law by Congress as part of the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981.
The tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar credit against federal and state
taxable liability for companies in the United States performing R&D
activities.*
*Source:
Tax Foundation
R&D Tax Credit
Startup R&D Tax Credit
$1 for $1 Reduction
On federal and/or state tax liabilities
On payroll (FICA and Medicare) taxes
Carry Forward
Up to 20 years
Indefinitely
Savings
Immediate tax savings (current year) and/or cash back (prior years)
Up to $500,000 in savings each year
Qualifications
Development of new or improved business component for a permitted purpose
Technical uncertainty at the outset of the project
Undergone process of experimentation through systematic trial and error
Must be technological in nature
R&D Tax Credit qualifications
Plus:
Current tax year gross sales less than $5 million
No gross sales five years prior to current year
R&D Tax Credit
$1 for $1 Reduction
On federal and/or state tax liabilities
Carry Forward
Up to 20 years
Savings
Immediate tax savings (current year) and/or cash back (prior years)
Qualifications
Development of new or improved business component for a permitted purpose
Technical uncertainty at the outset of the project
Undergone process of experimentation through systematic trial and error
Must be technological in nature
Startup R&D Tax Credit
$1 for $1 Reduction
On payroll (FICA and Medicare) taxes
Carry Forward
Indefinitely
Savings
Up to $500,000 in savings each year
Qualifications
R&D Tax Credit qualifications
Plus:
Current tax year gross sales less than $5 million
No gross sales five years prior to current year
The Equifax R&D Tax Credit Service
We work in collaboration with your organization and your CPA firm to help you better maximize your R&D Tax Credit within IRS rules and regulations.
Industry Experts
Our staff specializes in this niche part of the tax code and has decades of experience with IRS procedures and expectations.
Project Identification
We will first help identify the new or improved product, process, software, patent, technique, invention, or formula for qualified projects.
Credit Calculations
There is more than one method to calculate the credit - we will explore the available options.
R&D Tax Credit Study
We will deliver the final tax credit form and supporting documentation for your CPA to review and include in the company’s annual tax return.
Audit Assistance Included
We stand behind our work and will support our findings in the event of an audit.
Common Industries Eligible for the R&D Tax Credit include:
Biotechnology
Breweries
Chemical
Engineering
Fabrication
Food Sciences
Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical
Software Developers
See If You Might Qualify
Contact us for an analysis to find out whether your company might qualify for the R&D Tax Credit or the Startup R&D Tax Credit.
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