Delaware R&D Tax Advisors

R&D Tax Credit Services for Delaware, Ohio Businesses

Delaware’s engineering, logistics, and advanced manufacturing sectors are growing rapidly, with companies refining packaging systems, optimizing material handling workflows, improving plastics processing, and developing automation to boost efficiency. These technical challenges often qualify for the federal Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit even when no formal research department exists.


RCG has completed more than 25,000 R&D tax credit studies since 2004, identifying over $750 million in combined federal and state tax savings. Our team of CPAs, engineers, and technical specialists works exclusively on R&D Tax Credits and Cost Segregation Studies. Delaware companies rely on RCG for clean, accurate, audit-ready documentation that supports compliant filings.


Many businesses in Delaware assume the R&D Tax Credit is only for large corporations or software developers. In reality, logistics centers, plastics processors, fabrication shops, automation integrators, material handling companies, and food manufacturing facilities often perform qualifying technical work as part of their everyday operations.

What the R&D Tax Credit Is

The federal R&D Tax Credit rewards companies that improve how products are made or enhance how processes function. In Delaware, this frequently includes:

Optimizing material flow inside distribution centers

Developing tooling or fixtures for plastics or packaging production

Evaluating new materials to improve durability or reduce cost

Troubleshooting automation issues to achieve consistent throughput

Refining blending, batching, or processing steps in food production

Improving energy efficiency or reliability in manufacturing equipment

A business does not need a research lab or a dedicated R&D team.


If your engineers, maintenance leads, technicians, or production managers are working through technical uncertainty, the IRS may consider that R&D.

How the R&D Tax Credit Strengthens Your Delaware Business

Reduced tax liability through federal (and potentially Ohio) R&D credits

Improved cash flow by capturing credits from the last three open tax years when eligible

Support for innovation through recognition of technical testing, tooling

Payroll tax offset available to eligible early-stage companies

Reinvestment value, helping companies upgrade equipment, expand capabilities, or hire technical talent

What the R&D Tax Credit Can Do for Delaware Operations

RCG finds qualifying activities in areas such as:

Developing or refining automation for packaging or distribution

Improving plastics molding consistency or material performance

Designing or modifying conveyors, lifts, sorters, or storage systems

Testing new formulas, ingredients, or processing techniques in food production

Implementing or upgrading robotics or control systems

Improving the reliability or repeatability of manufacturing equipment

Sectors That Qualify for R&D Tax Incentives

Delaware’s business environment creates strong R&D opportunities in:

Logistics & Distribution Systems (automation, workflow engineering)

Plastics & Polymer Processing (tooling design, material testing)

Material Handling & Conveyors (mechanical design and integration)

Food & Beverage Processing Technology (process refinement, formula testing)

General Manufacturing & Fabrication (prototyping, tooling, CNC development)

Automation & Controls Engineering (robotics, PLC logic, system integration)

Eligibility depends on technical activities, not company size.

Who Qualifies for the R&D Tax Credit

Delaware companies often qualify when they perform:

Engineering evaluations or process redesign

Prototype development or testing

Material or equipment performance testing

Production efficiency improvements

Equipment modification or automation integration

Troubleshooting manufacturing problems using experimentation

CAD modeling, simulation, or iterative design

Steps to Claim Your R&D Tax Credit

  • 1. Identify qualifying activities

    RCG reviews your engineering, production, and testing work for IRS-recognized R&D.

  • 2. Collect technical & financial documentation

    We help gather engineering notes, test logs, process data, payroll, and supply costs.

  • 3. Document qualifying projects

    RCG prepares structured technical narratives through CrediTrak.

  • 4. Evaluate qualified research expenses

    Wages, supplies, and contractor costs are reviewed for accuracy and eligibility.

  • 5. Deliver audit-ready documentation

    Your CPA receives a clear, complete, IRS-compliant package.

  • 6. Provide clarification as needed

    If taxing authorities have questions, RCG responds using your prepared documentation.

IRS Requirements (Four-Part Test)

Requirement Meaning
Permitted Purpose Work must improve function, performance, reliability, or quality
Elimination of Uncertainty Technical questions about capability, method, or design must exist
Process of Experimentation Involves evaluating alternatives, testing, modeling, or trial runs
Technological in Nature Work must rely on engineering or scientific principles

Documentation and Support

RCG prepares:

Technical summaries

Project descriptions

Engineering/testing details

Qualified expense records

We also provide support in the event of IRS or state-level inquiries.

How RCG Works With Your Delaware Team

Initial review of your operations

Technical interviews with engineering, production, or automation staff

Compilation and organization of all materials

Delivery of audit-ready documentation for your CPA

Common Misconceptions in Delaware

“We don’t have a lab.”

Most qualifying R&D happens on the production floor or inside logistics systems.


“We just improve existing processes.”

Improvements frequently qualify.


“We already do this work, so it doesn’t count.”

Experimentation and problem-solving are core to R&D.


“Only large corporations qualify.”

Many small and mid-sized Delaware businesses qualify every year.

Why Delaware Companies Work With RCG

RCG combines engineering knowledge, tax expertise, and industry-specific documentation skills. We understand the technical challenges facing logistics operations, plastics processors, and manufacturers in Delaware — and we know how to document that work for IRS compliance.

Start Your R&D Tax Credit Review

If your Delaware business is developing, improving, testing, or refining products or processes, you may qualify for the R&D Tax Credit.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do logistics and distribution centers qualify?

    Yes, improvements to automation, sorting systems, and throughput processes often qualify.

  • Do plastics processors qualify?

    Yes. Tooling development, material testing, and solving molding defects typically align with IRS expectations.

  • Does food or beverage processing qualify?

    Yes, refining formulas, improving consistency, or adjusting equipment for new ingredients often qualifies.

  • Do we need to invent something new?

    No. Improving existing products, systems, or processes is often eligible.

  • What documentation is required?

    Engineering notes, testing data, project summaries, and qualified expense records. RCG prepares the full audit-ready package.

Our Serving Area

RCG assists clients in identifying and documenting available adoption assistance tax credits throughout the state of Ohio.