Software R&D Tax Credit 2026: Claim What You're Owed

Most software companies are sitting on a five-figure federal tax credit and don't even know it.

In this video, we break down the Section 41 R&D credit for software developers in 2026, including what qualifies, how to calculate your credit using the Alternative Simplified Credit method (14% of excess QREs), and what the OBBBA changes to Section 174 mean for your deductions this year.

We also cover the July 6, 2026 deadline to recover prior year deductions, the four-part IRS qualification test, audit risks to avoid, and why AI-generated credit studies are getting flagged by the IRS in 2026.

Whether you're a SaaS founder, a freelance developer, or running an in-house engineering team, this guide is for you.

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