Unlock Hidden Savings by Maximizing Your R&D Tax Credits
At ResearchQX, we help U.S. firms identify qualifying activities, maximize eligible costs, prepare robust technical documentation, and support claims from start to finish.
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Most advisory firms stop at the spreadsheet. We don't.
The Tax Savings Your Accountant Is Probably Missing
Developing new products or software? Refining manufacturing processes? Overcoming technical hurdles? These are a few examples of investments that the IRS rewards that are often overlooked by standard accounting firms. Research QX bridges that gap by translating your R&D breakthroughs into dollar-for-dollar reductions in your federal tax liability.
Beyond the federal R&D Tax Credit under IRC Section 41, over 30 states offer their own lucrative incentives, letting you layer benefits, boost your refund, and inject non-dilutive capital straight back into your business. Capturing all of it takes more than a spreadsheet.
Research QX deploys former Big 4 tax executives alongside PhD- and Master's-level technical specialists who audit your actual R&D workflows, translating your innovations into precise tax data to uncover eligible expenses that generalists routinely miss. Plus, at ResearchQX every claim is anchored in a rigorous, audit-proof compliance framework.
What $1M of R&D can return.
Using the Alternative Simplified Credit (ASC) method, a company tracking $1 million in qualified research expenses could expect the following yield.
Assumes average baseline Qualified Research Expenses (QREs) of $850,000 over the prior three years: 14% × ($1M − 50% of $850K) = $80,500. Actual benefit varies by historical baselines, structure, and layering of state incentives.
A premium partner engineered for technical precision.
We combine the data-driven sophistication of Big 4 accounting with advanced engineering expertise to deliver audit-proof claims that protect your business.
Senior-led Personalization Rooted in R&D Specialization
Unlike firms that delegate technical reviews to rotating junior generalists, your engagement at ResearchQX is personally managed by our CEO and regional Managing Director, ensuring hands-on, senior-level technical rigor that maximizes your R&D tax credit.
End-to-End Claim Management Powered by AI
ResearchQX manages your entire claim lifecycle transparently and collaboratively. Leveraging our proprietary, AI-assisted technology to minimize your team’s administrative burden, we maximize your federal and state incentives within an ironclad compliance framework.
Fast, Efficient & Performance-Driven
We adhere to strict ethical standards on every engagement. Since you work directly with our senior team, our process moves fast, and our comprehensive data discovery keeps every claim accurate and defensible. Best of all, we work on a contingency basis, so you pay zero fees until your claims are prepared.
Transforming Businesses with R&D Tax Relief
The team at ResearchQX have empowered over 1,150 businesses to unlock significant cash benefits through R&D Tax Credits. Our clients have collectively claimed over $3B in tax credits that can be reinvested for growth.
Businesses Served
In R&D Tax Credits Claimed Globally
Additional Qualifying R&D Uncovered in Past Claims
Of Cliams Accepted as Submitted
Exhaustive, seamless, and completely compliant.
Eligibility Assessment
We review your core business operations and identify potential qualifying projects.
Technical Evaluation
Our engineering specialists interview your teams to document qualifying innovation under the IRS Four-Part Test.
Cost Analysis
We identify, calculate, and isolate your Qualified Research Expenses (QREs), including wages, supplies, and contract research.
Claim Preparation
We author the comprehensive technical studies and formal tax calculations required to support the filing.
Submission & Follow-ups
We partner directly with your internal tax advisors and CPAs to seamlessly integrate the credits into your federal and state tax filings.
Audit Defense Support
Should any questions arise, our senior team provides end-to-end technical support throughout the entire regulatory review process.
ResearchQX has been instrumental in helping our business secure valuable research funding. Their tech-led approach and experienced team have provided us with robust reporting and ensured a smooth process throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Under current PATH Act regulations, eligible early-stage startups and pre-revenue businesses can use the credit to offset federal payroll tax liabilities. Established corporations that cannot immediately use the credit can carry unused balances forward for up to 20 years.
Yes. Software development activities are highly qualified when they involve overcoming technical uncertainty. This includes custom platform architecture, SaaS development, cloud infrastructure scaling, and advanced AI/ML modeling.
Absolutely. The U.S. tax code rewards the process of experimentation, not the commercial outcome. A project does not need to achieve commercial success to qualify; what matters is the technical attempt to overcome an engineering challenge.
In most cases, yes. Corporations can file amended tax returns to claim missed R&D credits for prior open tax years, typically up to three years back from the original filing deadline.
The net value varies significantly depending on qualifying activities, expenditure levels, company structure, and available state incentives. As a benchmark, the credit typically returns 6–8% of qualifying R&D spend.
We coordinate claims across US entities and, where relevant, align with UK, SR&ED or other global incentive programs. We implement a centralized approach with local nuance, ensuring consistency, traceability, and strategic reporting at the group level.
Deeper Analysis. Higher Returns. Let's Get Started.
Get in touch with ResearchQX and discover the R&D claims you can secure. Our senior team does the heavy lifting, our technology keeps it fast, and you don't pay until your claims are filed.
