R&D Tax Credit Specialists

Is Your R&D Tax Credit Position
Costing You Millions?

Our tax engineers have captured $250M+ in R&D credits for companies like yours. Find out what you're missing.

Book Your Free Phase 1 Study
$250M+
Credits Captured
8 Years
Avg. Client Tenure
100%
Audit Sustainment

What's Included in Your Free Phase 1 Study

01
Qualifying Activity Assessment

Complete evaluation of qualifying R&D activities across all locations, plants, and departments.

02
Credit Estimation

Estimated federal and state R&D credit amounts based on your footprint and activities.

03
QRA-First Methodology Demo

See how our approach identifies credits that GL-first methodologies consistently miss.

04
Detailed Workplan

Internal time estimates by role and department, so you know exactly what's required before committing.

05
Tax Utilization Review

Evaluation of any federal or state utilization concerns, limitations, or NOL considerations that affect your credit position.

Results That Speak for Themselves

$18.7M
Previously Missed Credits
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Their previous advisor, a reputable firm, had left $18.7M in R&D credits on the table. Our QRA-first methodology identified what standard approaches consistently miss.

100%
Audit Sustainment Rate
Marine Travelift

Sustained 100% of R&D credits through multiple IRS examinations. QRA-first documentation designed for how the IRS actually evaluates claims.

$4.5M
Credits Over 4 Years
Tier 1 Auto Supplier
$300M Revenue

Captured $4.5M in credits including successful IRS examination defense. Their previous methodology had missed qualifying activities in new manufacturing line development.

Why Companies Choose DST

QRA-First Methodology

We identify qualifying research activities first, then map expenses. Most advisors do it backward, starting with the GL and trying to justify costs. That's why companies like Schweitzer Engineering were missing $18.7M.

Senior Experts Only

CPAs with advanced degrees, ex-IRS agents, and tax engineers on every engagement. No junior staff model. You work directly with the professionals who understand IRS inner workings and relevant case law.

~25% Lower Than Big Four

Fixed-fee pricing with comparable or higher rigor and defensibility. Our average client tenure is 8 years vs. 2.5 years industry average. Companies stay because the results justify the relationship.

Concierge Model

Approximately 12–15 hours of your engineering team's time over 90 days. We provide exact timelines upfront and manage the entire process, so your team can stay focused on their work.

Book Your Free Phase 1 Study

Select a time that works for you. Our senior team will personally lead your assessment.

60-minute call  ·  No preparation required