This credit was first introduced by Congress in 1981 and made a permanent part of the tax code in 2015. Being subject to legislative updates.
Eligibility for the R&D Tax Credit isn't limited by industry. Instead, it hinges on whether a business conducts qualifying research activities.
The ability to claim the R&D tax credit retroactively varies by state, with some allowing to go back up to 3 to 4 years. Furthermore, any unused credits can typically be carried forward for many years.
To initiate the process, various types of information is required. Including general business details, employee information, expenses, and any relevant patent documentation.
The R&D credit is applicable exclusively to activities encompassing fields like computer science, engineering, physics, biology, chemistry, and similar disciplines with a technological focus.