R&D Tax Credit support powered by Opscale Exchange
R&D TAX CREDIT HELP

Turn innovation
into cash flow.

FNCR has partnered with Opscale Exchange to help eligible businesses identify, document, and pursue available R&D tax credit opportunities — a streamlined, specialist-led process.

Up to 20%
Of Qualified Research Expenses
$50K–$500K
Typical SMB Recovery
4 Years
Of Credits May Still Be Claimable
WHO QUALIFIES

If your team solves technical problems, you may qualify.

The R&D credit is not just for labs and biotech. Businesses that develop or improve products, software, processes, techniques, or formulations may qualify when the work involves technical uncertainty and experimentation.

Software & SaaS

Product development

New features, algorithms, integrations, performance improvements, and platform work.

Manufacturing

Process innovation

Automation, new product development, quality improvements, and production changes.

Engineering

Technical design

Design optimization, prototyping, testing, and technical problem solving.

Food & Beverage

Formulation work

Packaging, shelf-life testing, production scaling, and new formulations.

Construction

Custom methods

Custom builds, sustainable methods, engineering changes, and structural innovation.

Agriculture & Biotech

Research activity

Crop optimization, breeding programs, lab work, testing, and technical iteration.

ACTIVITIES THAT MAY COUNT

Many companies qualify without realizing it.

The key question is whether your team is trying to solve technical uncertainty through testing, iteration, or development.

01

Building or improving

Developing a new product, software feature, process, formulation, or internal system.

02

Testing and iteration

Improving performance, reliability, quality, automation, or technical capability.

03

Technical requirements

Engineering work to meet customer specifications, regulations, or production standards.

HOW IT WORKS

Four steps from intake to cash.

FNCR keeps the experience seamless while Opscale Exchange supports the R&D review, specialist matching, and documentation workflow.

1

Quick review

Tell us about your company, what your team builds, and your R&D-related spend.

2

Specialist match

Opscale matches you with a vetted R&D specialist experienced in your industry.

3

Study & filing

Your preparer builds a defensible study and supports the credit filing process.

4

Optional advance

If you qualify, Opscale may be able to advance cash against the expected credit.

MORE THAN A FILING

A funding strategy, not just a study.

Generalist firms may file R&D credits, but many businesses need a more specialized process. Through FNCR's partnership with Opscale Exchange, eligible companies access a vetted specialist network and a workflow built around defensible documentation.

Specialist Network

Not generalist CPAs

Matched with R&D-focused preparers who build studies regularly.

Audit-Ready

Defensible studies

Documentation can include nexus narratives, QRE schedules, and technical support.

Cash Flow

Credit plus advance option

Qualified businesses may be able to access capital before waiting on IRS timelines.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common questions before starting.

Does my company actually qualify? +
If your team designs, builds, tests, or improves products, software, processes, or formulations, you may qualify.
How much can I get back? +
It depends on your qualified research expenses, but SMB recoveries often fall between $50K and $500K.
Can I claim prior years? +
Many companies can amend prior open tax years and claim missed credits.
What does it cost? +
There is no upfront cost for the initial review. Engagement pricing is reviewed before proceeding.
What if I'm audited? +
The goal is to build a defensible study with documentation that supports the claim. Audit defense is included.
Who performs the work? +
FNCR has partnered with Opscale Exchange, which coordinates a vetted network of R&D tax credit specialists.

Find out what your R&D work may be worth.

Schedule your FNCR R&D Tax Credit Review and the Opscale team will guide the next step.

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