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Avoid Leaving R&D Credits Unclaimed!
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U.S. organizations invest heavily in innovation, yet many leave significant R&D tax credits unclaimed each year due to uncertainty around eligibility, documentation, and changing tax guidance.
With increased scrutiny and limited internal resources, determining what qualifies is more complex than ever. A focused consultation can quickly determine whether your activities meet the requirements and uncover potential credit opportunities before deadlines pass.
Are You Eligible for R&D Tax Credits?
Qualifying industries span many sectors, including construction, engineering, manufacturing, software, and transportation and logistics. The credit is not limited to labs or technology startups. Any company that develops, tests, or improves products and processes may qualify.
It is one of the broadest business tax credits available, yet many organizations do not realize their everyday work may be eligible and miss out on a valuable tax credit.
$10B+
The amount of R&D Tax Credits claimed annually by U.S.
20%
Only 1 in 5 eligible businesses claim the R&D tax credit.
10%
R&D tax credits typically return 7-10% of qualified R&D costs.
Simplify Your R&D Tax Credit Savings with Schneider Downs
Schneider Downs simplifies the R&D tax credit process, whether you need a review of an existing calculation or a full R&D tax credit study to uncover new opportunities. Our specialists support the full lifecycle of the credit, including:
- Determining qualified research activities and expenditures
- Creating the documentation needed to substantiate the credit
- Detailing the state tax benefits that may be available
- Preparing any required tax filings
- Providing support with federal or state audits
Our professionals have deep experience conducting R&D studies across industries, including manufacturing, software development, metal production, and chemical products. We help organizations capture the full value of their innovation investments with confidence and efficiency.
About the R&D Tax Credit
The Credit for Increasing Research Activities (IRC Section 41) or the R&D Tax Credit, as it is more commonly known, has been around since 1981. While the methodologies for calculating and documenting the credit have evolved through the years, the R&D Tax Credit remains a great benefit to the taxpayers that are eligible for this incentive. With the PATH Act of 2015 making the R&D Tax Credit permanent and enabling eligible start-up companies to offset payroll taxes, some taxpayers do not even have to be in a taxable position to benefit from the credit!