Research Credits
The R&D credit is one of the most valuable incentives in the tax code. Amadae identifies, documents, and claims every dollar you are entitled to.
Why it matters
Your team is already doing the work. The experiments, the prototypes, and the failed attempts are all worth money. Amadae turns the research you already do into credits you actually claim.
The Pipeline
Activity screened
IRS four-part test
Expenses captured
wages, supplies, contractors
Credit calculated
best of both methods
Claim filed
Form 6765, documented
Research Credits
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Every project is evaluated against the IRS four-part test, so you know exactly which activities and expenses qualify for the research credit before you claim a dollar.
IRS four-part test, applied per project
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Wages, supplies, and contract research are categorized and allocated automatically, including the time your engineers actually spend on qualified work.
Wages, supplies, contract research
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Contemporaneous records that meet IRS standards, built as the work happens: activities, time, and expenses linked to each claim so an exam is a formality, not a fire drill.
Contemporaneous, IRS-ready records
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The credit is calculated under both the regular method and the alternative simplified credit, and Amadae recommends whichever maximizes your benefit.
Maximizes your benefit automatically
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Qualifying startups can apply up to $500,000 of the credit against payroll taxes each year. Amadae checks eligibility and handles the election paperwork.
Up to $500K against payroll taxes
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Many states offer their own research credits in addition to the federal benefit. Amadae tracks eligibility in every state where your team does research.
Every state where you do research
Of qualified research expenses returned as a dollar-for-dollar tax credit
Annual payroll tax offset available to qualifying startups
Documentation that meets IRS standards from day one
QUALIFICATION
Answer a few questions about your business and R&D activities. We will evaluate your eligibility and estimate your potential credit in under five minutes.
We will use this information to evaluate your R&D tax credit eligibility.
Amadae will give you time back for what matters most.