IRS Section 41 — R&D Tax Credit

Does Your Business Qualify for the R&D Tax Credit?

Strategic Incentives Solutions, Inc. specializes in identifying and documenting R&D Tax Credit opportunities for businesses across all industries. Our proprietary screening process — based on the IRS four-part test — takes just 5–10 minutes to complete.

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The IRS Standard

The Four-Part Qualification Test

Under IRC Section 41, a research activity must satisfy all four parts of this test to qualify for the R&D Tax Credit. Our screening evaluates your business against each criterion.

01

Permitted Purpose

Business Component Test

Your activity must relate to developing or improving a product, process, software, technique, formula, or invention — aimed at improving functionality, quality, reliability, or performance.

02

Elimination of Uncertainty

Technical Uncertainty Test

You must be attempting to eliminate uncertainty about the capability, method, or appropriate design of the business component. Even unsuccessful research may qualify.

03

Process of Experimentation

Systematic Trial & Evaluation

Your work must involve a systematic process of evaluating alternatives — modeling, simulation, testing hypotheses, or trial and error to resolve the technical uncertainty.

04

Technological in Nature

Hard Science Foundation

The activity must fundamentally rely on principles of engineering, computer science, physical science, or biological science — not social sciences, arts, or management studies.

Who Qualifies

More Industries Qualify Than You Think

The R&D Tax Credit is not limited to technology companies or laboratories. Businesses across a wide range of industries regularly qualify — often without realizing it. If your work involves solving technical problems or improving processes, you may be leaving significant credits unclaimed.

Manufacturing & Engineering
Software Development
Architecture & Design
Construction & Contracting
Food & Beverage Production
Medical Devices & Healthcare
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Aerospace & Defense

Our Process

How the Screening Works

Step 1

Complete the Intake Form

Provide basic information about your business and answer a short series of questions aligned with the IRS four-part test. Takes 5–10 minutes.

Step 2

Qualification Assessment

Our system evaluates your responses against the IRS criteria. If you appear to qualify, you'll proceed to the detailed questionnaire stage.

Step 3

Detailed PDF Questionnaire

A tailored questionnaire is generated for your business. A representative from Strategic Incentives Solutions will contact you to discuss next steps.

Ready to Discover Your R&D Tax Credit Potential?

The screening is free, confidential, and takes less than 10 minutes. Start today.