ADP SmartCompliance® Tax Credits
Identify and pursue eligible tax credits — including WOTC, R&D and other incentives — with integrated technology and experienced specialists designed to help you maximize value efficiently, and with confidence.
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Take advantage of your eligible tax credits and incentives with ADP Tax Credits
Build for the future with the Research & Development (R&D) tax credit
The R&D tax credit applies to more businesses than many realize. ADP provides tools and experienced specialists to help assess qualified activities and expenses in alignment with applicable requirements.
Services include:
- Leverage dedicated intelligent tools and specialists. – Analyze potentially qualified expenses based on your business activities
- Access exclusive CPA and advisor resources – Identify eligible credits and support next steps, including documentation, certification and utilization.
- Use performance-based pricing – Align pricing to the successful identification and capture of credits, helping reduce upfront cost and improve return on investment.
- Simplify credit calculation and claiming. – Calculate R&D tax credits efficiently based on your business activities and profiles
- Explore the R&D tax credit calculator to assess potential eligibility.
Need more info? Read our guide R&D tax credit: What it is and how to claim it.
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Screen new hires for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
WOTC programs offer tax credits for hiring individuals from certain underemployed groups. ADP supports applicant screening and documentation processes to help you efficiently identify and pursue eligible credits during the hiring process - in alignment with program requirements. ADP supports screening and documentation processes to help you identify and pursue eligible credits during the hiring process efficiently and in alignment with program requirements. ADP supports screening and documentation processes to help you identify and pursue eligible credits during the hiring process efficiently and in alignment with program requirements.
- Integrate with applicant tracking systems (ATS) – Capture and maximize applicant data early in the hiring process.
- Use structured screening tools – Gather required data through digital questionnaires and mobile-enabled workflows.
- Configure hiring workflows – Align with onboarding while minimizing administrative burden and applicant drop-off.
- Access ADP’s WOTC resource site for current program updates.
Simplify WOTC screening
Southern Healthcare Management saved time by switching from a manual WOTC screening process to ADP's automated solution.
Incorporate federal, state and local incentives
Organizations that are expanding, relocating, training employees or investing in facilities may qualify for additional incentives. ADP Tax Credits supports evaluation and administration across a range of programs, helping you pursue incentives efficiently and in alignment with applicable requirements.
- Develop incentive strategies – Identify programs aligned to your business objectives using data-driven analysis.
- Navigate negotiated incentives – Manage agreements, documentation and reporting requirements.
- Manage compliance and reporting – Organize filings and track program obligations.
ADP’s Economic Development Services (EDS) team can help you capture incentives for your evolving business
- Strategy development: Our incentive data & opportunity analysis can help you make the best site decisions possible.
- Negotiating agreements: From building relationships to visiting potential locations, we’re with you on the front lines.
- Compliance and administration: From filing timely reports to complying with all terms, we’ll help you maximize the value of every incentive.
ADP’s Economic Development Services (EDS) team works with organizations to develop strategies, assess opportunities, negotiate agreements and support documentation and ongoing reporting needs.
Manage economic development incentives efficiently
With ADP's tax incentive reporting tools, Cognizant has never missed a deadline for managing strict and complex economic development incentive requirements.
Discover what makes ADP Tax Credits right for you.
ADP brings scale, AI-supported tools, experienced specialists and dedicated resources to help organizations pursue tax credit programs efficiently and with confidence.
in aggregate tax credits and incentives supported across 2022-2025*
tax credit and incentive programs tracked in our proprietary database*
applicants screened annually for WOTC programs*
How ADP helps clients like you
Given the outcome of over $50,000 in tax credits, and the minimal amount of my time required, it was a very easy decision for us to pursue the R&D tax credit with ADP. Very smooth and excellent results!
Joe Lynch General Manager, Evertree North America
How ADP helps clients like you
Every year, ADP works with us to put a strategy in place for pursuing the credits that are available. ADP consistently delivers results and supporting documents on time with the quality and service levels I expect.
Mike W. State Income Tax Manager, Miller Brewing Company
How ADP helps clients like you
We’ve seen a 30% increase in screening compliance in the past year. We’re up to about 95% screening compliance. As a result, our credits will likely increase substantially.
Talent Management Compliance Manager , ADP client
How ADP helps clients like you
I was very impressed with how ADP blended their technology, data insights and tax credit expertise.
Todd P. Assistant Controller, GEICO
Connect compliance across the worker lifecycle
ADP SmartCompliance helps you manage compliance workflows across the entire worker lifecycle through a connected operating system that brings together AI-powered intelligence, embedded ADP expertise, and coordinated workflows to create greater visibility, control, and compounding value.
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*Source: ADP Internal Data, 2026.