How confident are you in your R&D documentation if the IRS audits tomorrow?
IRS requirements have changed. Many documentation processes haven’t.
Our IRS expert Christy will walk through what audit-ready R&D documentation looks like and how to build it correctly.
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Tired of guessing if your IRS R&D claim will pass?
We show you exactly what is missing in your documentation.
Unclear if projects pass IRS 4-part test
R&D teams unsure what to write
No proper documentation for audits
Traditional manual process with tax consultants
Generate IRS-ready R&D claim files
Turn non compliant projects into one clear, audit-ready package
Form 6765 prefilled & ready
4-part test addressed
Audit-ready claim file
Turn your innovation projects into more money, with no risk
Our system takes your raw project info, runs it through our innovation test built by Master and PhD experts, and turns it into a clean claim file that fits the IRS 4-part test. This gives you stronger, safer claims and a real chance to get more money approved.
Make your whole R&D claim process future proof in one place
Instead of files, emails and guesswork, Clusterix gives you one workflow from project intake to audit ready documentation. It is built on years of work in strict markets like Germany, then turned into a simple tool for your team.
Scale your claims without extra tax consultant fees
Our system replaces most of the manual drafting your consultant would do, so you can handle more projects each year without blowing up your budget
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“For me, it was the perfect combination of technology and personal consulting. The application process was much easier and faster than I had expected. The collaboration with innoscripta was efficient and always personal. (…) It was a true partnership.”
Why R&D tax credits are complex in the U.S.?
- Long standing tax credit
The R&D Tax Credit has existed for over 40 years and is heavily regulated by the IRS.
- Outdated processes still dominate
Manual, fragmented workflows expose companies to audit risk.
- Key challenges for U.S. companies
HR, payroll, time tracking, and project data are scattered and difficult to align with IRS definitions.
Join 2,100+ companies that scaled faster using our system
innoscripta brings all your R&D data, people, costs, and documentation together so you can file your R&D credits confidently, automatically, and without audit stress.
Compliance center
All project, cost, and employee data in one simple view.
Automatic qualified wages & cost mapping
Smart project management for R&D credits
One click form 6765 generation
Other methods
Audit consultant
- Ensures compliance criteria
- You create all documentation yourself
- No deep R&D expertise
- No automation or integrations
R&D credit consultant
- Strong R&D expertise
- Identifies R&D-eligible projects
- No integration with payroll or time tracking
- Manual, fragmented documentation
Software provider
- Automated payroll and tax credit modules
- Missing essential data sources
- No project plan integration
- No time tracking
- Limited documentation leading to incomplete submissions
Audit consultant
Built-in IRS rules and documentation standards across every project.
Deep R&D expertise included
Combines consultancy-level know-how with a repeatable, software-driven process.
Full data integration
Connects payroll, time tracking and project plans in one place so nothing is missed.
Automatically creates complete
Generates project-level, IRS-ready documentation and Form 6765 support without manual work.
The joy of complete IRS compliance starts here
Automated and accurate R&D documentation
Capture up to 30 percent of qualified costs
Every project stays compliant and audit ready
Why bottom up calculation matters?
Manual methods miss costs or overestimate, creating audit risk. innoscripta uses real employee data, time tracking, and project assignments to calculate costs accurately, ensuring full coverage without fraud risk.
FAQs
Short answers to common questions.
The R&D tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your US tax bill for money you already spend on innovation. If you pay engineers, developers, scientists, or technical staff to improve products, processes, or software, you may be able to get part of that spend back as cash or reduced taxes.
In plain English:
You’re doing the work anyway. The R&D credit lets you reclaim part of that cost from the IRS instead of leaving it on the table.
Our offer is built for:
- CFOs, CEOs, founders, VP Finance, Controllers
- US companies that build, improve, or customize products, software, processes, or technology
- Typically with technical staff (developers, engineers, R&D teams, product teams)
- Develop or improve software, platforms, or internal tools
- Improve manufacturing processes, formulas, or materials
- Build new features, prototypes, or production methods
- Run experiments, tests, or iterations to solve technical problems
This is the biggest fear – and the reason most companies never claim what they’re owed. Short answer: No, claiming a legitimate R&D credit does not automatically trigger an audit. What raises risk is sloppy, aggressive, or undocumented claims.
Our entire approach is built around “compliance-first, then maximum benefit.”
- We only claim what we can document and defend
- We prepare audit-ready files as if the IRS will ask tomorrow
- We do not use aggressive schemes or gray-area interpretations
Form 6765 is the official IRS form titled:
“Credit for Increasing Research Activities.”
It’s basically the R&D credit form:
- It’s where the credit is calculated
- It’s where your R&D credit shows up on the tax return
Section 174 is the part of the tax code that tells you how R&D expenses are treated for deduction (expensed vs amortized).
- It affects when you get deductions for your R&D spend (all at once vs over several years)
- It sits next to the R&D tax credit, but it’s not the same thing
- You don’t want a situation where you claim a credit but accidentally mess up the R&D deduction rules
- You want someone to ensure your R&D credit (Form 6765) and your R&D deductions (Section 174) are aligned and safe
We do three things for you:
- Discover
- Document & Calculate
- Support & Defend
- A few short calls
- Answering structured questions about projects and people
- Approving the final numbers and filing
- The technical tax work, structure, and documentation.
We build this specifically for busy CFOs and lean finance teams.
Typical involvement:
- 1 kickoff call (30–45 minutes)
- 1–2 short follow-up sessions with finance + a technical lead
- Light data sharing (we guide you step-by-step)
It varies by company, but at a simple level we need:
- Rough R&D spend (people + projects)
- List of key R&D staff (roles, time involvement)
- High-level project descriptions (what you built, improved, or experimented with)
- Rough Some financial info (wages, contractor costs, maybe some invoices)
No. We work with:
- High-growth startups
- Mid-market companies
- Large organizations
- Spend at least a few hundred thousand dollars per year on technical work
- Or have a dedicated dev/engineering/R&D team …then there is a high chance the R&D credit makes sense for you. On the call, we’re very direct: If we don’t believe it’s worth it for you, we’ll tell you immediately. No time wasted.
We don’t replace your CPA. We support them.
- Your CPA files your overall tax return
- We specialize in the R&D credit slice and provide the detailed backup
- We can work directly with your CPA, so they get clean, organized R&D documentation instead of having to figure it out from scratch
No. This is not a loophole or trick; it’s a long-standing, IRS-recognized credit.
We position ourselves very clearly:
- Compliance first, then optimization
- No “creative” or risky interpretations
- No volume-mill behavior where every activity is magically R&D We only claim what you truly qualify for and can fully document. If something is borderline, we discuss it with you and err on the side of safety.
You don’t need to put exact pricing on the landing page, but you can be
transparent about the model. For example: We usually work on a success-
based fee:
- If there’s no credit, you don’t pay.
- If there is, we earn a percentage of the approved benefit.
- You’re aligned with their outcome
- There’s low risk to taking the first meeting
- 1. You pick a time slot for a short call with our R&D tax expert (e.g. Christy).
- 2. We ask a few high-level questions about your business and R&D activities.
- 3. Within a short time, you get: You decide if you want to move forward. No pressure, no obligation.
- 4. Worst case, you walk away with clarity.
- 5. Best case, you unlock significant cash back you didn’t know you were entitled to.
You’re right to be careful – we’re dealing with tax, compliance, and the IRS. We earn trust in three ways:
- 1. Track record – We’ve helped thousands of companies secure R&D funding in Europe and are now bringing that structured, compliance-driven model to the US.
- 2. Methodology – We don’t improvise. We follow a repeatable process, built to satisfy tax authorities and withstand audits.
- 3 Transparency – If something is not in your favor, we say it. If your numbers are low, we say it. No overpromising, no pressure.
