R&D tax credits for growth-stage companies

You're probably eligible for R&D credits.
Most companies still miss them.

TaxTaker helps founders and finance teams claim defensible R&D tax credits, cleanly, conservatively, and in sync with your CPA. Keep more cash without creating audit risk.

Audit ready documentation

CPA friendly process

Clear scope and fees

Recent client outcomes

Examples of annual credits or savings from prior claims.

AI company

$205,000

SaaS platform

$78,000

Robotics firm

$112,000

We already secured over $100M+ for our clients. You are next.

You are in the right place if...

You pay engineers or technical contractors

You build software or proprietary technology

You want to keep your CPA involved

You care about compliance and documentation

You want a specialist to handle the credit correctly

You do not want to over pay for your credit

Billions in Credits Go Unclaimed

Why R&D credits get missed

Conservative, audit ready documentation

Built to work alongside your CPA

Fast qualification before you invest time

TaxTaker helps founders and finance teams claim defensible R&D tax credits, cleanly, conservatively, and in sync with your CPA. Keep more cash without creating audit risk.

Fix with a specialist process →

1

Relying on filing season

Common

Good CPAs file well. Most are not staffed to scope R&D credits proactively.

2

Fear of being too aggressive

Costly

Founders want certainty. Without clear documentation, they claim nothing by default.

3

Bad prior experiences

Avoidable

Some studies are rushed or overly marketed. That creates skepticism even when eligibility is obvious.

Everything you need to claim R&D credits, end to end.

Most firms charge for each phase. TaxTaker bundles the full workflow so your CPA gets clean, audit ready deliverables.

Eligibility and strategy

$10k to $20k value

Clear fit, magnitude, and timing guidance with CPA coordination.

Technical R&D study

$25k to $60k value

Project scoping, interviews, and conservative calculation methodology.

Tax execution support

$15k to $30k value

Forms and memos your CPA can file confidently, plus substantiation.

Ongoing optimization

$20k per year value

Multi year planning and credit strategy as the business scales.

Many clients recover $50k to $500k or more per year. Fees are transparent, capped, and aligned to value.

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What clients say after claiming R&D credits

Our clients love our simple process designed to reduce disruption and increase confidence.

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Outcome

What changes once R&D is handled correctly?

Most companies do real qualifying work. The credit still gets missed because no one owns the process.

Less tax drag

More runway

Credits can reduce payroll or income tax exposure.

Cleaner filing

Less risk

Documentation your CPA can stand behind.

Conservative documentation that holds up under review.

Clarity

You know what qualifies and what the credit range looks like.

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Cash flow

You know what qualifies and what the credit range looks like.

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Confidence

Your CPA files with substantiation that is organized and defensible.

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Leverage

R&D credits become a repeatable planning lever as you scale.

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Want to know if you are leaving credits unclaimed

Start with a quick eligibility check. If it looks promising, we move to a light info request and one technical interview.

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No pressure. CPA friendly.

Want to know if you are leaving credits unclaimed

Start with a quick eligibility check. If it looks promising, we move to a light info request and one technical interview.

Please check your inbox for more information.
Thank you for your interest in TaxTaker!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

No pressure. CPA friendly.

Additional incentives we support

R&D is our core focus. These are additive when timing is right.

Section 179D

Energy efficient commercial building deduction support when relevant for your projects.

Texas film credits

Energy efficient commercial building deduction support when relevant for your projects.

Energy incentives

Energy efficient commercial building deduction support when relevant for your projects.

Frequently asked questions

No hard sell, ever. We only want to work with you if it's a fit.

What changed for the R&D tax credit in 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill?

Starting in tax year 2025, businesses can now immediately deduct domestic R&D expenses in the year they occur instead of spreading deductions over five years. The bill also offers refund opportunities for small businesses and faster deduction schedules for larger companies.

How does the new law benefit small businesses and startups?

If your business has $31 million or less in annual gross receipts, you may be able to:

File amended returns for 2022–2024 to get cash refunds for previously capitalized R&D costs

Deduct remaining unamortized R&D expenses faster starting in 2025

Apply your R&D credit against payroll taxes—up to $500,000 per year for qualifying startups

Can I recover R&D costs from previous years?

Yes. Eligible small businesses can retroactively deduct R&D costs from 2022–2024 and claim refunds. Even larger companies can accelerate the deduction of past R&D costs over one or two years starting in 2025.

Do the changes apply to foreign R&D activities?

No. The 15-year amortization rule for foreign R&D remains in place. The new immediate expensing option only applies to U.S.-based research and development.

How much can my company save with the updated R&D tax rules?

Savings vary, but many businesses may recover hundreds of thousands of dollars through a combination of:

Full expensing of domestic R&D costs

Retroactive refunds for 2022–2024

Annual R&D tax credits (often worth 5–10% of qualifying expenses)

How can my startup benefit if we’re not yet profitable?

Startups with less than $5 million in annual revenue can use the R&D credit to offset payroll taxes—up to $500,000 per year—resulting in quarterly cash refunds, even without taxable income.

When should I review my R&D tax credit strategy?

Work with our expert team at TaxTaker. We help innovative companies like yours identify, document, and claim the maximum R&D tax credit available—while ensuring you stay fully compliant with IRS requirements. Our team specializes in both federal and state R&D tax credits, and we know how to uncover hidden value by reviewing past filings for potential refund opportunities. With the new 2025 rules in place, we’ll build a tailored strategy that maximizes your savings now and in the years ahead. That’s why businesses across the country trust TaxTaker to deliver results they can count on.

Who should I work with to maximize my R&D tax credit savings?

Working with TaxTaker is risk free. TaxTaker collects a success fee only if you qualify for a tax credit.

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