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Calculator & Tools
R&D Tax Credit Calculator - Estimate Your 2026 Federal Credit
Enter your R&D wages, contractor costs and supplies to get an instant estimate using the ASC method. Shows both self-calculated and specialist-recovery ranges.
Free interactive tool · October 2026
Eligibility Guide
Do I Qualify for the R&D Tax Credit? (2026 Checklist)
Walk through the IRS four-part test with real examples, an industry eligibility table and a live 4-question checker - find out in under a minute.
9 min read + free checklist · October 2026
Tax Strategy
R&D Tax Credit vs R&D Deduction: Which Is Worth More in 2026?
The credit and the deduction are not the same thing and the difference could be worth tens of thousands of dollars. Here's how to choose the right strategy.
10 min read · September 2026
Biotech & Pharma
R&D Tax Credit for Biotech & Pharma Companies: The 2026 Complete Guide
Biotech and pharma companies qualify for some of the largest R&D credits available. Here's what expenses qualify, how much you can claim and how to document it.
12 min read · September 2026
Startups
R&D Tax Credit for Startups - How to Apply It Against Payroll Taxes
Not profitable yet? There's a version of the credit designed specifically for early-stage companies and almost no one uses it.
7 min read · September 2026
Manufacturing
Does My Manufacturing Company Qualify for the R&D Tax Credit?
Manufacturing is one of the top three qualifying industries. Most manufacturers have never filed a claim. Here's the honest picture.
6 min read · September 2026
Software & Tech
Does My Software Company Qualify for the R&D Tax Credit?
Most software founders assume this credit is for labs and pharma. It isn't. Here's what actually qualifies and what doesn't.
6 min read · September 2026