How to Claim the Credit
Identify R&D activities and qualified expenses (wages, materials, contract research).
1. Identify Activities
Calculate your credit using either the Regular or Alternative Simplified method.
2. Calculate Credit
File IRS Form 6765 with your tax return.
3. File Form
Credits can offset income or payroll taxes.
4. Start Saving
What is the R&D Tax Credit?
The R&D Tax Credit is a federal incentive that rewards U.S. businesses for developing or improving products, processes, or technologies. For real estate professionals, that means innovation in design, construction, sustainability, or engineering could qualify for significant tax savings.
R&D Tax Credit
For Real Estate Developers, Investors, and Accountants
Do You Qualify?
If your company works on improving building systems, testing new construction materials, developing energy-efficient designs, or solving engineering challenges—there’s a good chance you qualify. You don’t need to be in tech startup or in biotech to benefit. Architecture, engineering, and development firms regularly claim the credit.
Not sure what qualifies? Our experts can walk you through it.