Did you know that improving manufacturing processes can qualify for the Research and Development Tax Credit?

IMSM, leading ISO specialists, has partnered with Strike Tax Advisory, a firm that enables all businesses to take advantage of the R&D tax credit with no out-of-pocket costs to ensure manufacturers realize both the obvious and not-so-obvious benefits of continuous improvement. A webinar detailing how manufacturers qualify, what expenses qualify, and walking through a case study of a manufacturing client will be hosted on January 24, 2024, at 11 am PST. Join the webinar here.

The manufacturing industry is one of the most qualified industries for the R&D tax credit. Manufacturing organizations that do process/product improvement or development are arguably the most qualified types of entities for this tax credit.  Examples of qualifying activities include: 

• Designing and developing alternative processes
• Processes to enhance throughput
• Prototype development and testing
• Evaluating new materials to impart improved functionality or performance
• Creating novel equipment
• Developing environmentally friendly products/processes
• Developing new products
• Implementing lean manufacturing processes
• Computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D modeling

The R&D tax credit is a permanent U.S. federal and state tax credit used to encourage U.S. businesses to keep highly technical jobs within the U.S. and promote further innovation. The R&D tax credit provides dollar-for-dollar tax savings to businesses of any size, these credits are used to offset income tax liabilities OR quarterly payroll tax if not yet in a profitable position.

The average amount of total expenses that qualify in the manufacturing industry is 28%! Don’t believe this? Use this R&D calculator to get a rough idea of what your business can qualify for going back to 2020. The tax credit is eligible to all manufacturing organizations, ISO is not a requirement. However if your organization is ISO 17025 Lab Competency, ISO 170202 Conformity Assessment, ISO 13485 Medical Device, ISO 9001 Quality Management certified, you hold a high probability of qualifying.

So, why pay the IRS when the IRS can pay you?  Let an IRS-qualified tax credit expert explore the possibility of YOUR business tax credit by scheduling an appointment.  Call Tina Travierso at (858) 761-7738 or email for an appointment at tinatravierso@imsm.com.

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