Claim up to $50,000 in R&D tax credits — in minutes, not months.
Dash.tax is KBKG's guided R&D credit software for small businesses, startups, and the tax preparers who serve them. Answer a few questions and get an IRS-ready report — no specialized study required.
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Find Out If You're a Good Candidate
If your credits are estimated to be less than or equal to $50,000, you're ready to Dash!
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The values herein are estimates and not intended to be used for your tax return. To access the full Dash.tax tool, sign up or log in. The tool is designed for credits of $50,000 or less — for larger credits, request a proposal.
Five simple steps to your R&D credit
No tax jargon, no specialized study. Dash walks you through each step and hands you a filing-ready report.
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Built for accuracy, designed for speed
Everything you need to identify, calculate, and defend a smaller R&D claim — without the overhead of a full consulting engagement.
Guided Software
Step-by-step questions ensure accuracy while saving you time.
White-Labeled Dashboard
Your logo, your colors — seamless collaboration with clients.
Instant Deliverables
Federal tax return-ready documents in five simple steps.
One Flat Fee
Value billing per claim. You only pay when the report is generated.
Qualifying activities look different in every industry
Dash recognizes qualifying roles and projects across these industries — here's what a typical annual credit looks like.
One flat fee. Pay only when you file.
No subscription. Dash generates a report only when you're ready to claim — you pay a single fee per completed claim.
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- ✓White-labeled dashboard and reports with your firm's branding
- ✓Invite clients to enter their own R&D data
- ✓Optional 3% audit support add-on
5% of identified credit
Pay only when your report is generated. No upfront cost.
- ✓Guided software identifies qualifying activities for you
- ✓Apply the credit against payroll tax if pre-revenue (Form 8974)
- ✓No subscription, no long-term commitment
Dash.tax covers federal and California state R&D credits up to $50,000. Larger or multi-state claims are referred to KBKG's full consulting team.
How to Claim R&D Credits for Startups and Small Businesses
This practical guide helps you identify what qualifies as R&D, estimate your credit, and prepare documentation that holds up under IRS review.
- ✓Identify what counts as qualifying research
- ✓Estimate your potential tax credit
- ✓Step-by-step instructions for filing the claim
- ✓How to prepare for an IRS audit
Backed by KBKG's team of veteran tax credit experts, with a track record spanning billions of dollars in incentives.
Fortune 500 companies have used R&D tax credits for over four decades. Dash brings that same rigor to small businesses and startups.
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Ready to see your potential credit?
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DASH.TAX® provides online R&D tax credit calculation software, along with optional tax advisory and audit support services specific to our software. These services include tax planning, advice, information and consultation related to R&D tax credits, documentation review, and assistance responding to IRS or state taxing authority inquiries. Unless specifically noted, advisory and audit support services may require an additional fee.
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