R&D Tax Credits · Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Attorney-led expertise. Custom integrations. Maximum credits.

Our tax attorneys lead every R&D credit claim, interpreting case law to maximize and defend it. For WOTC, we build survey and payroll integrations that capture every eligible hire. Minimum risk, complete compliance.

Do I qualify?

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Does your company develop or improve products, processes, software, or formulas?

15+
Years of R&D tax credit experience
8–10%
Typical federal R&D credit on qualified expenses
50
States covered for WOTC certifications
4th
WOTC's rank among federal tax credit programs by size

What We Do

Two credits. Two specialized approaches.

R&D Tax Credits

The Attorney Approach

R&D tax credits are shaped by legal precedent more than any other tax credit, which is why a tax attorney-led approach is essential. We interpret evolving case law, court rulings, and IRS guidance to maximize credits while mitigating risk.

  • ✓Claims built on current case law
  • ✓Defensible under IRS scrutiny
  • ✓Payroll offset for startups
  • ✓Federal and state credits
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit

The Data-Driven Approach

WOTC success relies on precise data collection, which varies across businesses. We tailor survey and payroll solutions to each client's hiring process, gathering key eligibility data with minimal disruption.

  • ✓QR code new-hire surveys
  • ✓Custom software integrations
  • ✓Payroll tracking and automation
  • ✓Filings across all 50 states
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How It Works

Four steps. Minimal lift for your team.

  1. 1

    Discovery

    We learn your research activities, hiring process, and payroll setup.

  2. 2

    Analysis & Integration

    Attorneys apply case law to your R&D; we build WOTC data capture into your hiring flow.

  3. 3

    Documentation & Filing

    Calculations, IRS documentation, and state submissions handled end to end.

  4. 4

    Ongoing Compliance

    We monitor court rulings, IRS guidance, and state procedures as they change.

Credit Estimator

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$47,200to$59,000

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Our Founders

The team behind FCA.

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Mitch Feldman

Mitch Feldman

Co-Founder · R&D Tax Credit Practice

Mitch Feldman is a co-founder of FCA. He leads our R&D tax credit practice with deep legal expertise, ensuring compliance and maximized claims.

Houston, Texas

Abhay Patel

Abhay Patel

Co-Founder · WOTC Practice

Abhay Patel is a co-founder of FCA. He leads our WOTC tax credit practice with expertise in enterprise software solutions and business integrations. His past experience at WOTC.com and J.P. Morgan Chase has led to an efficient and streamlined approach to tax credits and incentives.

Dallas, Texas

Justin Zucca

Justin Zucca

Co-Founder · Marketing, Sales & Operations

Justin Zucca is a co-founder of FCA. He heads marketing, sales, and operations for the company, connecting businesses and partners with the right credit solutions and keeping every engagement running smoothly.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Partner With FCA

Built for CPAs, bookkeepers, and payroll providers.

Offer specialized tax credit solutions to your clients without building them in-house, from the legal intricacies of R&D to WOTC integrated directly with payroll.

FAQ

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Why is the R&D tax credit handled by attorneys?+

Eligibility for the R&D credit is continuously refined by court rulings and IRS interpretations. Attorneys analyze case law, identify new precedents, and align calculations with current judicial interpretations. If a claim is challenged, a tax attorney is uniquely qualified to defend it.

Can we claim the R&D credit without income tax liability?+

Yes, in many cases. The payroll offset option lets eligible startups and small businesses apply the R&D credit against employer payroll taxes instead of income tax. Companies must meet gross receipts thresholds and properly elect the offset on their return.

What does an R&D activity need to qualify?+

Each activity must satisfy all four parts of the IRC Section 41 test: a permitted purpose, reliance on a hard science, elimination of technical uncertainty, and a process of experimentation.

How does WOTC work?+

Employers screen new hires with IRS Form 8850 and submit it to the appropriate state workforce agency within the required timeframe. Once a hire is certified, the credit applies to current-year tax liability. We build the screening into your hiring and payroll process so it happens automatically.

Can tax-exempt organizations benefit from WOTC?+

Nonprofits can claim the Work Opportunity Credit (WOC) as a payroll tax offset for wages paid to qualified veterans, filed on IRS Form 5884-C.

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  • ✓R&D claims led by a tax attorney
  • ✓WOTC built into your hiring and payroll
  • ✓WOTC certifications across all 50 states

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