R&D Tax Credit for the Engineering Industry

Civil Engineering and the Research & Development Tax Credit

The R&D Tax Credit recognizes engineering as a hard science along with chemistry, biology and physics. Additionally, many engineering firms do not realize they are engaging in R&D activities on a daily basis. Typically, engineers encounter complex issues, evaluate various solutions, and solve problems through an iterative design process.

The R&D Tax Credit provides an incentive for this process. Whether firms provide Civil, Structural, or MEP engineering services, there is a high probability that they will have qualifying activities.

Examples of Qualified R&D Activities

Developing designs for new or improved transportation infrastructure. This includes roadway,
highway, railroad, bridges, maritime, and airports
Developing designs for new or improved drainage, water collection and distribution systems.
This includes potable water, stormwater, and sewer
Design of wastewater treatment facilities including all necessary piping, pump stations,
collection, and treatment methods
Development of hydrology modeling used to determine water flow within a site
Developing efficient grading, piling, and foundation designs
Development of renewable energy infrastructure designs

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