You're probably leaving
six figures on the table.
The average R&D credit claim for small businesses is $50,000–$100,000 per year — and that's just one of 200+ programs GPS checks. State incentives, federal grants, and enterprise zone credits stack on top. GPS finds them in minutes, not months.
Tax incentive programs exist to fund businesses like yours.
Almost nobody claims them.
Billions go unclaimed annually
Studies estimate that billions in R&D tax credits go unclaimed every year — mostly by small and mid-size businesses who don't know they qualify.
Rules are genuinely complex
Eligibility depends on entity type, jurisdiction, employee count, revenue, and specific activities — with 200+ programs, each with its own rules. A CPA study costs $5,000–$25,000 before you know if you qualify.
Missing one program compounds
Federal and state credits often stack. Missing the federal R&D credit means you're also missing the corresponding state credit that builds on it. The interactions matter.
From company profile to credited dollars in four steps.
Describe your business
Industry, location, size, entity type, and what your team actually does. No freeform text fields — structured dropdowns prevent injection and keep your data clean.
AI matches you to programs
GPS queries 200+ federal and state programs using structured rules first, then AI analysis for nuanced eligibility — entity type gating, revenue thresholds, activity-based qualification, all enforced at the database level.
Receive a preliminary assessment
Each program is rated Likely, Possible, Unlikely, or Ineligible — with confidence scores, specific reasoning, and the exact information gaps that would change the assessment.
Take it to your CPA
Free results are designed to be CPA-ready: citations to statutory sections, key factors evaluated, and specific next steps. Paid analysis adds full documentation checklists and interaction analysis.
We track the programs that matter most to growing businesses.
R&D Tax Credit (IRC §41)
Up to 20% credit on qualified research expenses. The single most valuable incentive for technology and product companies — and the most commonly missed. Startup payroll tax offset available under §41(h).
SBIR / STTR Grants
Phase I ($275K) and Phase II ($1.83M) non-dilutive grants for small businesses doing R&D in areas of federal interest. 11 participating agencies. No repayment.
§179D Energy Efficiency
Deduction for energy-efficient commercial building improvements. Expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act — now up to $5/sq ft. Available to building owners and designers.
State R&D Credits
Stack with the federal credit. California (24%), Texas (8.722%), New York QETC (9%), Pennsylvania (20% small biz rate, sellable credits), and 7 more states tracked with jurisdiction-specific rules.
Enterprise Zone & Job Creation
Location-based tax incentives for businesses in designated zones, including New Jersey's Grow NJ, New York Excelsior, and similar programs. Often tied to job creation or capital investment.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Up to $9,600 per new hire from 10 target groups including veterans, long-term unemployed, ex-felons, and SNAP recipients. Many businesses miss this because Form 8850 must be filed within 28 days of hire.
Start free. Go deeper when you're ready.
Free Analysis
- Preliminary eligibility for all matching programs
- Likely / Possible / Unlikely / Ineligible ratings
- Confidence scores with key factors evaluated
- Information gaps that would change the result
- 1-2 sentence plain-language summary per program
- CPA-ready output with statutory citations
Detailed Analysis
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Per-program detailed eligibility with full criterion breakdown
- Value estimate with calculation method shown
- Startup provisions analysis (§41(h) payroll offset)
- Audit risk assessment per program
- Program interaction analysis (stacking, elections, ordering)
- Tailored documentation checklist — specific to your activities
- Form 6765 Section G guidance (2026 mandatory requirements)
- PDF report ready for your CPA
GPS results are preliminary analyses, not professional tax advice. Always consult a qualified CPA before claiming credits.
Find out what you've been missing.
5 minutes. No account. No credit card. Just your company's basic information and a preliminary answer to "what government money do I qualify for?"
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