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Research & Development Tax Credit Services
Get the Full Value of Your Innovation Investments With a Local Partner You Can Trust
R&D tax credits are valuable, but only when they’re done right. Redpath helps businesses capture R&D tax credits with confidence by balancing opportunity, risk, and long-term strategy. With disciplined documentation, proactive planning, and CPA-firm standards, we help clients pursue credits that stand up to scrutiny and support sustainable growth.
You get a smart, defensible R&D tax credit strategy that balances opportunity with confidence and long-term planning.
The Reality of R&D Tax Credits
Most businesses don’t realize they qualify for the R&D tax credit. Their teams are focused on building products, improving processes, or solving technical challenges, not tracking documentation for credits. As a result, credits become an afterthought, and opportunities are missed. When R&D tax credits finally come up, they often feel risky, confusing, or overly aggressive. That’s where mistakes happen.
Maximize the Value of Your Innovation Work
Every dollar you invest in research and development should work harder for your business. The federal R&D tax credit, along with many state-level incentives, can provide significant tax savings based on the qualified research activities you are already conducting.
You may qualify for R&D tax credits if your company develops new or improved manufacturing processes, creates proprietary software or applications, engineers custom products or solutions, designs and tests prototypes, or invests in automation or robotics development.
What we provide:
Fixed-Fee Pricing Structure to Ensure Transparency
Capped Fee Guarantee to Ensure You Keep a Larger Portion of Your Benefits
Comprehensive Audit Protection
Audit-Ready Documentation For All Claimed Expenditures
Direct Access to Your Local R&D Tax Team
Qualified Expenditures
Many companies are surprised to learn that their everyday innovation work qualifies for significant tax credits. Understanding which expenditures qualify is the first step to maximizing your benefit. While complex regulations govern these credits, the core qualifying expenses fall into these key categories:
Wages: Compensation for Engineers, Software Developers, and Other Technical Staff Directly Involved in R&D Activities.
Contract Research: Payments to U.S.-Based Contractors Performing Qualified Research On Your Behalf.
Supply Costs: Materials and Supplies Consumed During The R&D Process, Including Prototype Development.
We Help Clients Navigate Their R&D Tax Credit Positioning
When done right, the upside is meaningful. When done incorrectly, the downside can be expensive.
- R&D tax credits can translate into meaningful, repeatable tax savings for companies that invest in innovation.
- R&D tax credit claims are closely examined by the IRS and state taxing authorities.
- Poor documentation or overly aggressive positions can increase audit risk and may result in interest and penalties.
- Disallowed claims can result in paying the credit back, plus substantial interest.
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What is the R&D tax credit?
The Research & Development (R&D) tax credit is a federal incentive that rewards businesses for investing in innovation. Many states also offer additional R&D credits. These credits can provide significant tax savings for qualifying activities you are already conducting.
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How do I know if my company qualifies?
Your company may qualify if you develop new products, improve manufacturing processes, create software applications, or conduct other technical research. Not all research qualifies–but many companies are surprised to learn their everyday innovation work meets the criteria.
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What documentation is required?
Documentation needs vary based on your specific activities but typically include payroll records, project documentation, and research results. Our team guides you through exactly what's needed and helps gather information efficiently to minimize disruption to your business.
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What if we have never claimed the credit before?
You may be able to claim credits for prior years. During our initial analysis, we will review your qualifications across multiple tax years to identify all available opportunities.
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What happens if we are audited?
Our comprehensive audit protection means we stand behind our work. All documentation we prepare is audit-ready, and we provide full support if questions arise about your R&D credit claim. -
How are your fees structured?
We use a transparent, fixed-fee approach rather than contingent fees. With our capped fee structure, retain more of what is owed to you–and you will know exactly what to expect before we begin. -
How long does the process take?
Timeline varies by project scope, but we coordinate closely with your tax team to ensure credit calculations are ready for your filing deadlines. No last-minute surprises or delays.
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Mandee Page, J.D., is a director leading the Research and Development Tax Credit service area at Redpath and Company and is responsible for working with clients to identify all qualifying activities and related expenditures to maximize their R&D tax credit. Mandee’s background brings a unique blend of legal expertise, client service, and financial acumen.
After graduating Mitchell Hamline law school and working as a licensed attorney, Mandee joined Big 4 accounting where she helped organizations maximize their tax savings through federal tax incentives and deductions. Mandee also has extensive experience in business development roles where she utilized her financial background, and leveraged the best of her firm, to help businesses achieve a wide range of desired objectives.
Mandee is committed to helping clients expand their ability to fund innovation through strategic tax planning. She works closely with businesses across various industries to ensure compliance, while optimizing tax savings and ultimately enabling continued investment in strategic priorities. Mandee has been with Redpath and Company since 2024.
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