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title: How Manufacturers Can Claim the R&D Tax Credit [Video]
description: Manufacturing industry experts explain how business owners can claim the R&D tax credit.
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# [How Manufacturers Can Claim the R&D Tax Credit [Video]](https://www.gma-cpa.com/blog/how-manufacturers-can-claim-the-rd-tax-credit)

 Written by [Kevin Connelly](https://www.gma-cpa.com/blog/author/kevin-connelly) | Apr 30, 2025 4:39:00 PM

Many manufacturers don’t realize they could be leaving money on the table. If your business invests in innovation — whether that’s developing new products, improving processes or enhancing existing technologies — you could qualify for the research and development (R&D) tax credit.

The R&D tax credit offers a tax saving opportunity and can add up quickly, providing a significant financial boost. With the money you save, you can hire more employees, expand research efforts, invest in new equipment and fuel future growth. If you're a manufacturer, these tax credits are worth exploring.

In this video, [Kevin Connelly, CPA](https://www.gma-cpa.com/people/kevin-connelly?hsLang=en-us), co-director of Gross Mendelsohn’s Manufacturing & Distribution Group, and Paul McVoy, principal and R&D tax credit consultant at [KBKG](https://www.kbkg.com/), explain how business owners can claim the R&D tax credit.

### Examples of Qualifying R&D Activities

The following are just a few examples of qualifying activities. If your business executes any of these projects, or something similar, you could be eligible for the credit.

- Identifying the best tooling setup and equipment placement for efficiency
- Enhancing quality assurance processes to improve product reliability
- Strengthening products by improving durability and service life
- Refining manufacturing processes — like packaging, sealing, etc. — to reduce waste, improve sustainability and increase flexibility for growing product lines

### The Four-Part Test

If your business’s project(s) meet the following criteria, you’re likely eligible for the R&D tax credit. Of course, you’ll want to work with a CPA or qualified R&D tax specialist to discuss your business’s unique situation.

1. **Clear purpose**: Your R&D efforts should focus on developing or improving a product, process, software, formula or technique. The goal is to tackle a technological challenge, not just carry out routine business tasks.
2. **Rooted in science**: Your work must be based on principles from engineering, physical sciences, biological sciences or computer science. In other words, it needs to involve systematic, science-driven methods — not just trial-and-error guesswork.
3. **Experimentation**: The process should involve structured experimentation. That means testing different approaches, analyzing results and adjusting your methods along the way. Simply following standard procedures won’t cut it.
4. **Addressing uncertainty**: R&D activities should tackle unknowns in technology, design or engineering. If you're working through complex technical challenges rather than just making small adjustments, you might qualify.

### Need Help?

Interested in claiming the R&D tax credit for your business? Contact us [here](https://www.gma-cpa.com/request-consultation?hsLang=en-us) or call 800.899.4623 for assistance.

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