Startup Tax Credits
Resources, best practices, and expert insights on Startup Tax Credits.
Tax Credits for startups
Claim key startup tax credits, including the R&D credit, to reduce burn, extend runway, and preserve cash longer through smart planning.
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R&D Tax Credit Timing for Fast-Growing Startups
Learn when fast-growing startups should claim R&D tax credits, from payroll offset timing to fundraising alignment and QRE tracking systems.
Karen Yates, BS
How to Account for PPP Loans
The Paycheck Protection Program was created to provide startups and other small businesses with funds to support their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Startup Social Security Tax Explained
There’s a good reason startups pay more in social security taxes, including payroll taxes, earlier in the year than they do later in the year.
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Founder Rent Reimbursement: A Startup Guide
Learn when founders can and can't have a startup reimburse home rent, how the IRS treats these payments, and safer ways to handle home office costs.
Vanessa Kruze
What Is the NYS Life Sciences R&D Tax Credit Program?
Reduce tax with NY life sciences credits—learn eligibility, benefits, and how startups can claim the New York R&D tax credit program.
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Empowerment Zone Employment Credit (Form 8844)
Claim the Empowerment Zone employment credit – learn who qualifies, how Form 8844 works, and how startups can reduce federal tax liability.
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Startup Taxes & Due Diligence Tips for Founders from Kruze
Discover key startup accounting, tax, and due diligence insights from Kruze Consulting’s experts to help founders stay compliant and investor-ready.
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Find Out if You Qualify for the Research and Development Tax Credit
Check R&D credit eligibility early and learn how to save up to $500,000 on federal taxes this year with better documentation.
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State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Funding Guide for Startups
Learn how SSBCI startup funding state programs support venture investment, loans, and underserved founders with non-dilutive options.
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Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) for Startups
Claim Recovery Startup Business ERC benefits if you launched after Feb 15, 2020 and meet the eligibility rules to cut payroll costs.
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Maryland BIITC Biotech Tax Credit Guide for Startups
See if you qualify for Maryland’s BIITC—learn how the biotech investment tax credit works and how founders can attract more capital.
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