R&D Tax Credit Specialists

You're Already Doing the Work.

See if it Qualifies for Cash Back.

If your team improves products, processes, software, or formulations, you may qualify for significant tax credits (even if you’re not yet profitable).

80%

of eligible U.S. businesses do not know they qualify for the R&D credit.

6-20%

of your business’s R&D costs can be claimed back with the credit.

$10B+

in federal R&D tax credits remain unclaimed every year.

R&D CREDIT ESTIMATOR

See What Your R&D Tax Credit Could Look Like

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Estimated annual payroll for employees performing technical work (including engineers, developers, scientists)

% of their time spent on technical work 75%

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🔒 This preliminary estimate is based on limited inputs and is not a tax calculation. Actual credit amounts depend on many additional technical and tax factors and will be reviewed by a Royse Partners specialist to provide a more accurate assessment. Your information is strictly confidential, we never share or sell your data.

The R&D tax credit is one of the most valuable, and overlooked, federal incentives available to U.S. businesses. Qualifying companies can claim dollar-for-dollar credits for work done to develop or improve products, processes, software, and technologies. That means real reductions in tax liability and more cash staying in the business. Even better: eligible companies can amend returns going back three years.

Building or improving software

Internal tools and integrations power scalable, efficient, innovative solutions.

Using contractors or suppliers for R&D work

Third-party contractors and supply R&D costs may qualify as QREs.

Developing or improving products or processes

Manufacturing, engineering, formulations, workflows, iterations often qualify.

QUICK SELF-SELECTION

Is your team doing any of these things?

If so, there’s a chance you qualify.
Most companies are surprised,
Qualification is broader than they expect.

Iterating, testing, or prototyping

Trial, testing, and continuous improvement define the R&D process.

Paying engineers, developers, or scientists

Qualified wages drive the size of your R&D credit and significantly impact your claim value.

Solving technical or engineering challenges

Overcoming uncertainty through experimentation, we adapt quickly and decide.

What the R&D Credit Can Do

More Than a Tax Incentive

R&D tax credits can reduce federal tax liability, offset payroll taxes for eligible startups, and generate substantial savings that can be reinvested into your business. Even companies that aren’t yet profitable may qualify.

Don’t have tax liability yet?

Credits that can’t be used in the current year can carry forward for up to 20 years, building a deferred tax asset that grows more valuable at profitability, financing, or exit.

Reduce Federal Tax Liability

Lower income tax exposure and improve after-tax cash flow.

Offset Payroll Taxes

Qualifying early-stage companies can apply up to $500K per year in R&D credits directly against payroll taxes - even before they’re profitable.

Reinvest Back in Growth

Use savings to fund hiring, equipment, product development, or expansion.

Why Royse Partners

We're Specialists.
Not Generalists.

Most firms dabble in R&D credits. We’ve built our entire practice around them and it shows in our depth, documentation quality, and results.

We’re not a generalist tax firm that dabbles in R&D credits, they are the core of everything we do. That means more qualifying activities identified, stronger documentation, and better outcomes for your business.

Our team brings together CPAs, attorneys, and technical specialists so your study is accurate, defensible, and complete.

Capability	Royse Partners
R&D Credit Specialization	✓ Dedicated
Audit-Ready Documentation	✓ Built-in
Technical + Tax Expertise	✓ Engineers + tax experts
Long-Term Audit Defense	✓ Included support
Industry-Specific Experience	✓ Multi-industry
End-to-End Support	✓ Full process
Pricing Transparency	✓ Clear fees

Deep technical and tax expertise

Our team includes engineers, scientists, and CPAs who understand both sides of your claim fully.

Day-one audit-ready documentation

We don’t scramble when audits happen; we prepare well before filing every time, consistently proactively.

Experience across 10+ industry verticals

From food and beverage to life sciences, we understand the nuances of your industry sectors.

Hands-on, consultative approach

You get a dedicated specialist, not a form-filing intake process, guiding you personally every step.

Curious what your R&D credit could look like?

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