Research & Development Tax Credits Qualification

Quickly estimate your potential federal R&D tax credit with a simple, guided calculator built for innovative companies.

About the Qualification Tool

Find Out If You’re Leaving R&D Tax Credits on the Table—In Minutes.

Many companies assume R&D tax credits are only for large enterprises or labs. In reality, companies improving products, software, or processes often qualify—without realizing it.

This quick qualification tool helps you:

  • Understand if your work likely qualifies
  • Estimate your potential federal R&D tax credit
  • See how even modest innovation can add up to meaningful savings

All in just a few minutes.

See how much you may qualify for
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How It Works

A Simple, 3 Step Process

  1. Answer a few eligibility questions: Confirm whether your company’s activities align with common R&D qualification criteria.
  2. Enter high level R&D inputs: Provide estimated headcount, salaries, and related R&D expenses—no detailed documentation required.
  3. Instantly see your estimated credit: Get a projected federal R&D tax credit based on typical qualification percentages.

Who This Is For

This tool is designed for companies that build, improve, or experiment—especially in industries where R&D often goes unrecognized:

  • Software & SaaS
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Construction
  • Food & Beverage Development
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Life Sciences & Biotech

If your team solves technical challenges, prototypes, tests, or iterates to improve performance or efficiency, this tool is for you.

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Why Companies Use This Tool

Most R&D Credits Go Unclaimed

Many companies underestimate:

  • How much employee time qualifies
  • Which technical challenges meet IRS criteria
  • The long term value of recurring R&D credits

This calculator helps surface opportunities that are commonly overlooked—without committing to a full study.

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See Your Potential R&D Tax Credit Today

It takes just a few minutes to understand whether your innovation efforts could be generating real tax savings.

Start the R&D credit calculator

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