Best for first-timers
Guided Calculator
Answer five short questions, one screen at a time, with plain-language help along the way.
- About three minutes
- Easy on a phone
- Your estimate at the end
Start the Guided Calculator
Best for finance teams
Full Calculator
See every input and a detailed breakdown on one page, updating as you type.
- Change any number and compare instantly
- Full credit breakdown and expense mix
- Save a PDF for your CPA
Open the Full Calculator
Have these handy
Total W-2 wages for your technical staff, what you spent on R&D supplies and outside contractors, and rough research spending for the last three years. Estimates are fine. Questions? Call 1-888-393-0045.