---
title: "Guide to Navigating R&D Tax Credits | ADP"
description: "Are you overlooking the R&D tax credit and potentially leaving money on the table? Learn if you qualify for this valuable credit and how to claim it."
---

Guidebook

# The ultimate guide to navigating R&D tax credits

[Download Now](/-/media/adp/resourcehub/pdf/guidebooks/adp-tax-credits-rd-ebook.pdf?iar=0&rev=779660f5d53f428db367ab4f417fb9fe&hash=2C394C1025CB082039BB627D1A40E24B)

![The ultimate guide to navigating R&D tax credits](/-/media/adp/resourcehub/rh2/images/guidebook/hero/rdtaxcreditsarticlehero475wen.png?h=583&iar=0&w=475&rev=3b65f2caac4d4a3993a671777741ded4&hash=3BFD4591F471BCEBAEC8AE26FD98425C)

## Start your journey: A look at the R&D tax credit

The road to success is paved with opportunities. One of the most significant is the federal [research and development (R&D) tax credit](/what-we-offer/products/adp-smartcompliance/employment-tax-credits.aspx#tab-0a3bbd9a-a5ef-4187-8595-1e89256a886a-0). It can reduce income tax liabilities with a credit calculated from qualified R&D-related expenses – dollar for dollar. Unfortunately, a lot of companies don’t claim this valuable credit because they assume it doesn’t apply to them or that claiming it isn’t worth the time.

Is your business one of these organizations that’s possibly leaving money on the table? Download our guide to navigating R&D tax credits and learn about:

-   R&D tax credit eligibility
-   Qualified R&D expenses
-   Incentives for small businesses
-   Claiming the R&D tax credit
-   How ADP can help ease the process

## Get the guidebook

[Download Now](/-/media/adp/resourcehub/pdf/guidebooks/adp-tax-credits-rd-ebook.pdf?iar=0&rev=779660f5d53f428db367ab4f417fb9fe&hash=2C394C1025CB082039BB627D1A40E24B)

![ADP Editorial Team](/-/media/adp/resourcehub/images/authors/resourcehub_headshot_defaultlogo_250w_en.png?h=250&iar=0&w=250&rev=bd3d17f5038e4ff3aef554d2642143cf&hash=52D2290FEA29314404E1E73B03D0D26D)

[ADP Editorial Team](/resources/authors/a/adp-editorial-team)The ADP editorial team is comprised of human resource professionals with extensive experience solving complex HR challenges for businesses of all sizes.

## Recommended for you

-   [R&D tax credit: What it is and how to claim it](/resources/articles-and-insights/articles/r/r-and-d-tax-credit-what-it-is-and-how-to-claim-it)

## Related resources

-   [
    
    ![R&D tax credit calculation](/-/media/adp/resourcehub/rh2/images/insight/thumb/rd-tax-calculation-586x294.jpg?h=294&iar=0&w=586&rev=9557a59a5d3047c183eb5eb1712aa40e&hash=123DFE449EF356C08555C38A8DFE8745)
    
    Insight
    
    ### R&D tax credit calculation
    
    Read Now
    
    ](/resources/articles-and-insights/articles/r/r-and-d-tax-credit-calculation)
-   [
    
    ![R&D tax credits guide for CPAs](/-/media/adp/resourcehub/rh2/images/insight/thumb/cpa-tax-credit-thumbnail.jpg?h=294&iar=0&w=586&rev=2989973ab54f409e83e839b7769069e8&hash=531ACEC0C2949A2AF5F5E10B6A060CCB)
    
    Insight
    
    ### R&D tax credits guide for CPAs
    
    Read Now
    
    ](/resources/articles-and-insights/articles/r/r-and-d-tax-credit-guide-for-cpas)
-   [
    
    ![R&D tax credit and AMT](/-/media/adp/resourcehub/rh2/images/insight/thumb/r-and-d-amt-596x294.jpg?h=294&iar=0&w=586&rev=ae7c5c89f471442e8ebbb0f626e13665&hash=10E66F1D37E7C5D426353F4F852261A7)
    
    Insight
    
    ### R&D tax credit and AMT
    
    Read Now
    
    ](/resources/articles-and-insights/articles/r/r-and-d-tax-credit-and-amt)