BKD’s R&D Tax Credit Services professionals are entirely dedicated to this service, bringing to bear backgrounds in engineering, tax, and economics. Our team has completed studies for large multinational corporations and small family-owned businesses. Their experience includes successfully defending research credit claims for clients before the IRS at the examination and appeals levels. In addition to our own clients, BKD’s R&D Tax Credit Services team assists the clients of other CPA firms through our Strategic Alliance Program.The federal R&D credit is a dollar-for-dollar credit against federal tax. It can be taken during the year earned or, in some cases, carried forward to future tax years or back to prior tax years. Companies also can claim credits from prior years and request a refund. In addition to the federal R&D credit, many states also offer credits for research activity.

•Ran accounts receivable and accounts payable for the agency.•Data entry in AMS management system•Created spreadsheets and managed database entries for accounts receivable •Customer services and consistent communication with insured and companies.•Proficiencies with the Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

•Started and operated a small landscaping business•Client prospecting and marketing•Provided 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction•Hired and managed employees•Forecasting and analytical business projecting•Created a range of services from lawn care and upkeep to rock work and removal services•Created a competitive pricing structure that enabled business growth and maximum profit.