R&D Tax Credit Calculator

Preliminary R&D Tax Credit Estimates for Planning & Evaluation

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Start with last year's costs. By default we show the simple ~8% estimate. Turn on the ASC method to use the IRS Alternative Simplified Credit with a 14% / 6% rate.

Technical W-2 Wages

U.S. Contractor Spend

Supplies / Cloud Costs

Use ASC method (Sec. 41(c)(5))

ASC formula: (Current Year QREs − 50% × Average QREs for past 3 years) × Rate. If there were no QREs in the prior three years, use 6% of current year QREs.

Estimated Credit (Quick Estimate)

Based on total spend of $0 × ~8%

This is a simple estimate. The actual credit can vary depending on IRS rules and your business history.