The R&D Tax Credit: The Bag of Money You Left Behind

Stop leaving free money on the table.

The Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit is one of the IRS’s most powerful — and most overlooked — incentives. Every year, business owners skip it, and the government quietly pockets the cash. This manual puts that money back where it belongs: in your hands.

Inside you’ll discover:

• What expenses qualify for the R&D credit (it’s broader than you think).
• How startups, small businesses, and contractors can claim it legally.
• Step-by-step filing strategies that professionals use to maximize the refund.
• Common mistakes that get claims denied — and how to avoid them.

If you’ve ever developed a process, improved a product, or solved a technical problem, you may already qualify. The IRS won’t chase you to claim it — but they will keep your money if you don’t.

This is Volume 2 of the TAC Series by Egal Malotok — tactical field guides built to cut through red tape and arm you with the same strategies the insiders use.