R&D tax credits can amount to as much as 20% of the costs incurred in developing or improving products, fabrication processes and software, yet fewer than 5% of America’s manufacturers and technology companies with revenue less than $100M claim the R&D credit.Having founded and operated my own business for 20 years prior to becoming an R&D Tax Credit specialist, I understand the importance of managing cash flow while growing a company. This is why the R&D Tax Credit is such an important tool for improving cash flow and increasing your net bottom line.The R&D tax credit is a general business credit that is used to reduce a corporation’s income tax. A business taxpayer may claim the credit if it incurred expenses associated with the development or improvement of products, fabrication processes and software. Also, as of 2016, Small Qualified Businesses (Start-ups) can qualify to use these credits to offset payroll taxes.Qualifying research activities typically involve the efforts of engineers, technicians, software developers, production workers, tooling makers, quality assurance personnel and a variety of others.R&D SPECIALISTS - For 25 years, BRS’ team of experts have provided extensive and focused advisory services regarding R&D tax credits, successfully delivering maximum benefit to our clients. SUCCESS RATE - BRS has conducted thousands of R&D tax credit studies while producing thousands of technical project reports. We have maintained an exceptional success rate, never having a claim denied by the IRS or state tax authority.