Hardware R&D claims, maximized
Federal and state R&D credit claims, prepared with AI and reviewed by experts.
Federal + state credit
$142,370
8.4% of $1,694,860 in QREs
QREs by Business Component
Specialist reviewed- ProductBattery Management System$1,086,960
- ProcessEnclosure Thermal Testing$607,900
Rachel, your R&D specialist
Your Form 6765 is ready to review
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Turn hardware R&D into cash back, even before profit
- Federal credit of up to 20% of qualified research expenses above your base amount, plus state credits on top.
- Startups can apply up to $500K a year against payroll taxes, even before profit.
Credit calculator
Estimated credit, federal + state
$29,600 – $56,500
On $500,000 of qualified spend
Estimate only. Your credit depends on your base amount, the method used and the state you claim in.
How it works
Your R&D credit in 6 steps
Around two hours a year of your time, from setup to filing.
- 0130 minutes
Expert Scoping Call
We define your business components and map eligible costs.
- 02Day 1
Connect Your Tools
Link your repos, project tools, Google Drive and accounts.
- 03Automated
AI Gathers the Evidence
Our AI ties the work to each business component and sorts every cost.
- 04Every step
Expert Review
A specialist checks each business component against the four-part test.
- 05Before filing
Your Review
You review the claim. We make unlimited fixes until you're happy.
- 06Year end
Draft & File
Form 6765, ready for us or your CPA to file in 2 to 3 weeks.
Every qualified research expense, claimed
AI finds the evidence for each business component. A specialist reviews the whole claim.
Total QREs
$1,694,860
Federal + state credit
$142,370
Supply QREs found
$212,300
- Wages · engineers and technicians$1,138,000
- Supplies · prototype materials and components$164,900
- Supplies · test materials consumed$47,400
- Contract R&D and test labs (65%)$296,160
- Cloud and simulation computing$48,400
We optimize your supplies claim
Prototype materials, PCB runs and test materials used up in R&D all qualify. We review every invoice, tie each supply to its business component and keep equipment out, so your supplies claim is maximized and defensible.
Linked evidence
412 items- GitHub318 firmware commits across 4 test builds
- Jira52 tickets in “Cell balancing”
- DriveThermal chamber test reports, 9 files
- QBOPCB fab and component orders, 23 invoices
Documentation built every month
Commits, test reports, purchase orders and payroll are matched to each business component as the work happens.
We're on track for filing
We'll reach out if we need anything else.
- Form 6765
With your 2025 federal return
- Credit calculated
- Specialist review complete
- State R&D credit
With your state return
- Base amount calculated
- Ready to file
- R&D study
Kept for audit support
- Four-part test for each business component
- 412 items linked
Ready to file, ready for audit
Form 6765, state credits and an R&D study for every business component. If you're audited, we help defend your claim.
What hardware teams can claim
Much more than engineering salaries, with state credits on top of federal.
Engineering and Technician Wages
Plus the people directly supervising and supporting the work.
Prototype Materials and Supplies
Parts and materials consumed in R&D, reviewed invoice by invoice.
Contract R&D and Test Labs
65% of what you pay US contractors and labs.
Cloud and Simulation Computing
Compute for simulation, modeling and testing.
State R&D Credits
Typically 5–24%, and up to 30% in some states.
Not sure whether your work qualifies? Book a call.
Meet the team
The people behind your claim
A small team of R&D tax specialists and engineers with backgrounds at KPMG and Google. Every claim is reviewed by an expert.
Why ClaimKit
How ClaimKit compares
| What matters | Traditional consultants | Other tech-enabled solutions | ClaimKit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | 15–30% of your credit | At least 20% of your credit | 10% of the benefit we secure |
| Time | Months to complete | Still very manual | 2–3 weeks, about 2 hours of yours |
| Supplies | Often left out | Often missed | Every invoice reviewed and optimized |
| Documentation | Reconstructed at year end | Often ignored | Built every month |
| Audit support | Assembled on request | Not provided | We help defend your claim |