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The District of Columbia does not offer a state-specific R&D tax credit, but businesses can claim the federal R&D tax credit for qualified research activities in D.C. Contact Strike Tax to maximize your savings.
Qualifying activities must be technological, aimed at developing or improving a business component, eliminate uncertainty, and involve experimentation. Examples include software innovation or process improvements in industries like tech or consulting. Strike Tax can identify qualifying projects.
Savings can reach up to 20% of QREs exceeding a base amount or 14% under the alternative simplified method. Use Strike Tax’s R&D Credit Calculator for a personalized estimate.
Yes, startups can claim the federal R&D credit, including a payroll tax offset of up to $500,000 annually for up to five years if gross receipts are under $5 million and no receipts for more than five years. Strike Tax can guide eligibility.
Maintain contemporaneous records such as project descriptions, time tracking, wage allocations, supply costs, and contract research agreements. For 2025, Form 6765 requires detailed business component information in Section G for claims over certain thresholds. Strike Tax ensures audit-ready documentation.
No local changes, but the District increased other credits like business franchise tax credit to 100% of federal for tax years after December 31, 2025 (postponed); federally, the OBBB Act restores immediate expensing for U.S. R&D under Section 174. Strike Tax can help navigate these updates.
