SOFTWARE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT

  • Accounting and Financial Software
  • Document Management Systems
  • Content Management Software
  • Enterprise Infrastructure Software
  • Claims Processing Software
  • Database Management Software
  • ERP Software
  • Educational Software
  • Medical and Healthcare Management Software
  • Logistic Management Software
  • CRM Software
  • Video Games and Game Creation Software
  • And More

Maximizing your opportunity for success

Software companies typically have heavy R&D activity. However, there are some limitations based on software use, contract terms and IP rights.

EXAMPLES OF SOFTWARE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE

  • Design of software architectures
  • Database design
  • Regression and unit testing
  • Concept development and ideation
  • Development of specifications and requirements
  • Alpha and beta prototype development and testing
  • Developing test cases for functionality and performance analysis

R&D TAX CREDITS IN THE SOFTWARE INDUSTRY

A wide range of roles within a software company contribute to R&D activities, such as software programmers, software analysts, QA testers and support team members.

 

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Software

The software industry’s inherent reliance on innovation and experimentation makes it a clear beneficiary of the research and development tax credit. Many software developers can recover cash simply based on their daily activities, due to the technological nature of programming.

Client A

  • Employees: 27
  • Revenue: $4,292,000
  • Total Credit: $247,000 **

Client B

  • Employees: 150
  • Revenue: $10,000,000
  • Total Credit: $447,000 *

Client C

  • Employees: 526
  • Revenue: $71,392,400
  • Total Credit: $1,092,000 **

Federal Only (*) or Federal & State (**)

THE APEX ADVISORS R&D TAX CREDIT PROCESS

From study to processing

We utilize a comprehensive process that ensures all possible R&D activities are considered and calculated with accuracy. The Preliminary Assessment is provided to companies at no cost. The estimated duration of all phases is 2 to 3 months.