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# R&D tax credit calculator

> Estimate your federal research credit for 2026 by the alternative simplified method, and how much may offset payroll tax, with the math shown

Estimate your federal research credit for 2026 by the alternative simplified method, and the most that may offset payroll tax.

> [!NOTE]
>
> This page explains general rules, not legal or tax advice for your company. Rules change, and they depend on where your company is registered and where your people work. Before you act, check with your own lawyer, accountant or tax advisor.

**How much is your federal research credit?**

An estimate of the alternative simplified credit under the rules for 2026, with each line rounded to the cent. Whether your expenses qualify isn't something this can tell you.


## Related topics

- [Corporate income tax](https://every-a2724ddc.mintlify.site/admins/compliance/corporate-income-tax.md)
- [Payroll and people reports](https://every-a2724ddc.mintlify.site/admins/reports/payroll-reports.md)
- [Corporate income tax calculator](https://every-a2724ddc.mintlify.site/admins/calculators/corporate-income-tax.md)


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