Estimate Your R&D Tax Credit
Answer a few questions to see how much you could save
Most TaxHound customers see estimated credits in the $50,000–$100,000 range.
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Include engineers, developers, scientists, designers, and anyone involved in innovation or R&D work.
schedule Time Spent on Innovation
location_on California Employees
California offers an additional state R&D tax credit.
history Prior Year Credits
You can claim the R&D credit for up to 3 prior years. For tax year 2026, you could claim for 2022, 2023, and 2024 if you haven't already.
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This helps us compare different credit calculation methods to maximize your benefit.
If you're unsure, a rough estimate is fine.
We'll use the simplified credit method which works well for most companies.
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Total Potential Credit
$0
Federal Credit
$0
California Credit
$0
24% of qualified CA expenses
Year-by-Year Breakdown
| Tax Year | Federal | California | Total |
|---|
Your Return on Investment
| Total Potential Credit | $0 |
|
TaxHound Premium Recommended
Includes Federal + California credits |
- $4,999 |
| Your Net Benefit | $0 |
Federal Credit Only?
If you don't need California credits, TaxHound Starter is $3,499
Net benefit with Starter: $0
Ready to claim your credit?
TaxHound walks you through every step — from gathering data to generating IRS-ready forms.
This is a rough estimate to give you an idea of what's possible. Your actual credit depends on the specifics of your situation. TaxHound will calculate the exact amount when you go through the full process.