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What is the R&D Tax Credit?

  • Started in 1981 to keep high-tech companies & high-paying jobs here in the U.S.
  • AKA: Manufacturer’s Tax Credit
  • AKA: Research & Experimentation Tax Credit
  • True tax credit offering taxpayers a dollar-for-dollar reduction on their tax liability
  • Governed by Section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code
  • Federal government uses this tax credit to spur technology development to the tune of nearly $8 BILLION yearly.
  • On average, over 70% of the credit went to large multinational companies & brands we all recognize.

Why was the R&D Tax Credit created?

Congress created the R&D Tax Credit in order to help encourage innovation by alleviating some of the inherent economic risk that often comes with developing new products or product lines, exploring or chasing new business, or developing new or improved methods for manufacturing.

Also, allowing all taxpayers across all industries, regardless of entity type, to be able potentially to benefit from the R&D Tax Credit only bolsters domestic employment opportunities and strengthens our nation's manufacturing sector, ensuring its competitiveness in the global market.

What does the IRS consider R&D?

  1. Design / development of a new or improved business component for a permitted purpose.
  2. Elimination of technical uncertainty.
  3. Process of experimentation.
  4. Technological in nature.

It is actually MUCH broader than most people think.

Who can benefit from the R&D Tax Credit?

Any taxpayer, regardless of entity type (e.g. Corporation, Partnership, Sole-Proprietorship) investing manpower, supplies, & contractor costs in an effort to develop new or improved products or manufacturing processes within the US and its territories has the potential to benefit from the R&D Tax Credit.

YES, what many companies do on a daily basis could lead to potential dollar-for-dollar savings on their tax liability for current & future tax returns as well as potential money back for credit not claimed in prior years.

Why should I take advantage of the credit?

  1. Potential yearly cash source
  2. Recent changes to IRS regulations make it easier to document and qualify
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Most Common Industries that Qualify for the R&D Tax Credit

  • Any and all Manufacturers
  • Any and all Product Developers
  • Tool & Die / Fabricators
  • Architectural Firms
  • Product Design Firms
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemicals Producers
  • Furniture Manufacturers
  • Clothing & Textile Manufacturers
  • Alternative Energy
  • Aerospace
  • Oil & Gas
  • Packaging Design

  • Engineering Firms
  • Machine / Job Shops
  • Software Development
  • Plastics Manufacturers
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Food Sciences & Processors
  • Wineries / Breweries / Distilleries
  • Fertilizer Manufacturers
  • Plastics Manufacturers
  • Robotics / Automation
  • Automotive
  • Computer & Electronic Hardware Design
  • Toys & Video Game Development
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