R&D Tax Credits For Software Startups

Minimize Distractions. Maximize Credits. Up to $500K.

Startups Can Now Save Up To $500K

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Let’s Clear Up a Few Myths

Misconceptions about startups and R&D tax credits are common as the laws change frequently.

MYTH #1

Startups can’t use R&D tax credits

Since 2023, qualified small businesses can elect to offset up to $500K of payroll taxes per tax year with R&D tax credits. Startups need to have gross receipts under $5 million this tax year and have no gross receipts more than 5 tax years ago.

MYTH #2

CPAs can just estimate R&D costs

A good filing requires project-by-project qualification with defensible wage allocations. Estimates not backed with evidence and analysis mean you either under-claim (leave money on the table) or you over-claim (increase audit risk).

MYTH #3

Audit-proof documentation is $$$

Well...it used to be! Consultants take up to 25% of credits for taking up the technical team’s time with interviews and surveys in order to document a year’s worth of work.

 

For a fraction of the cost, Daemon analyzes and categorizes an entire engineering organization’s annual digital output to thoroughly document a credit-optimizing allocation of expenses.

Start-to-Finish in Days

Get started with a few clicks.

No interviews to schedule.

1

Connect Data Systems

2

Start Automated Analysis

3

Review Credit Amounts

4

Submit Forms to IRS

Let’s Get Started

Pricing that works for organizations of all sizes.

LAUNCH

R&D Contributors

1 to 6

0.60%

Of Qualified R&D Expenses

Capped at $2,450

Select Plan

BUILD

R&D Contributors

7 to 20

0.55%

Of Qualified R&D Expenses

Capped at $8,250

Select Plan

GROW

R&D Contributors

21 to 50

0.50%

Of Qualified R&D Expenses

Capped at $16,550

Select Plan

ENTERPRISE

R&D Contributors

More than 50

Custom

Based On R&D Org Size

Custom Capping

Select Plan

Minimize

Distractions.

 

Maximize

Credits.

  • No New Work Required

    After connecting to engineering systems via APIs, Daemon runs autonomously in the background documenting a year of work,

  • No Stone Unturned

    Daemon reviews every code commit and completed issue, creating connections to prove the R&D qualification of projects.

  • Beyond Thorough

    Daemon leverages LLMs to process and qualify engineering artifacts at a scale unmatched by human consultants.

Security-First Mindset

All company data is secured at rest and in transit with world-class security practices and review.

World-Class Security

Isolated Analysis Pods

LLM Zero Data Retention

Secure API Integrations

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Maximize Tax Savings.

Minimize Distractions.

Get started

© 2026 by Primetime Technology Corporation d/b/a Daemon. All rights reserved.

R&D Tax Credits For Software Startups

Minimize Distractions. Maximize Credits. Up to $500K.

Startups Can Now Save Up To $500K

Blooming

BuildRight

Flowbot

Expor

Redo brand logo

Let’s Clear Up a Few Myths

Misconceptions about startups and R&D tax credits are common as the laws change frequently.

MYTH #1

Startups can’t use R&D tax credits

Since 2023, qualified small businesses can elect to offset up to $500K of payroll taxes per tax year with R&D tax credits. Startups need to have gross receipts under $5 million this tax year and have no gross receipts more than 5 tax years ago.

MYTH #2

CPAs can just estimate R&D costs

A good filing requires project-by-project qualification with defensible wage allocations. Estimates not backed with evidence and analysis mean you either under-claim (leave money on the table) or you over-claim (increase audit risk).

MYTH #3

Audit-proof documentation is $$$

Well...it used to be! Consultants take up to 25% of credits for taking up the technical team’s time with interviews and surveys in order to document a year’s worth of work.

 

For a fraction of the cost, Daemon analyzes and categorizes an entire engineering organization’s annual digital output to thoroughly document a credit-optimizing allocation of expenses.

Start-to-Finish in Days

Get started with a few clicks.

No interviews to schedule.

1

Connect Data Systems

2

Start Automated Analysis

3

Review Credit Amounts

4

Submit Forms to IRS

Minimize

Distractions.

 

Maximize

Credits.

  • No New Work Required

    After connecting to engineering systems via APIs, Daemon runs autonomously in the background documenting a year of work,

  • No Stone Unturned

    Daemon reviews every code commit and completed issue, creating connections to prove the R&D qualification of projects.

  • Beyond Thorough

    Daemon leverages LLMs to process and qualify engineering artifacts at a scale unmatched by human consultants.

Let’s Get Started

Pricing that works for organizations of all sizes.

LAUNCH

R&D Contributors

1 to 6

0.60%

Of Qualified R&D Expenses

Capped at $2,450

Select Plan

BUILD

R&D Contributors

7 to 20

0.55%

Of Qualified R&D Expenses

Capped at $8,250

Select Plan

GROW

R&D Contributors

21 to 50

0.50%

Of Qualified R&D Expenses

Capped at $16,550

Select Plan

ENTERPRISE

R&D Contributors

More than 50

Custom

Based On R&D Org Size

Custom Capping

Select Plan

Security-First Mindset

All company data is secured at rest and in transit with world-class security practices and review.

Isolated Analysis Pods

LLM Zero Data Retention

World-Class Security

Secure API Integrations

Person interacting with iPhone

Maximize Tax Savings.

Minimize Distractions.

Get started

© 2026 by Primetime Technology Corporation d/b/a Daemon. All rights reserved.

R&D Tax Credits For Software Startups

Minimize Distractions. Maximize Credits. Up to $500K.

Startups Can Now Save Up To $500K

Blooming

BuildRight

Flowbot

Expor

Redo brand logo

Let’s Clear Up a Few Myths

Misconceptions about startups and R&D tax credits are common as the laws change frequently.

MYTH #1

Startups can’t use R&D tax credits

Since 2023, qualified small businesses can elect to offset up to $500K of payroll taxes per tax year with R&D tax credits. Startups need to have gross receipts under $5 million this tax year and have no gross receipts more than 5 tax years ago.

MYTH #2

CPAs can just estimate R&D costs

A good filing requires project-by-project qualification with defensible wage allocations. Estimates not backed with evidence and analysis mean you either under-claim (leave money on the table) or you over-claim (increase audit risk).

MYTH #3

Audit-proof documentation is $$$

Well...it used to be! Consultants take up to 25% of credits for taking up the technical team’s time with interviews and surveys in order to document a year’s worth of work.

 

For a fraction of the cost, Daemon analyzes and categorizes an entire engineering organization’s annual digital output to thoroughly document a credit-optimizing allocation of expenses.

Start-to-Finish in Days

Get started with a few clicks.

No interviews to schedule.

1

Connect Data Systems

2

Start Automated Analysis

3

Review Credit Amounts

4

Submit Forms to IRS

Minimize

Distractions.

 

Maximize

Credits.

  • No New Work Required

    After connecting to engineering systems via APIs, Daemon runs autonomously in the background documenting a year of work,

  • No Stone Unturned

    Daemon reviews every code commit and completed issue, creating connections to prove the R&D qualification of projects.

  • Beyond Thorough

    Daemon leverages LLMs to process and qualify engineering artifacts at a scale unmatched by human consultants.

  • Let’s Get Started

    Pricing that works for organizations of all sizes.

  • LAUNCH

    R&D Contributors

    1 to 6

    0.60%

    Of Qualified R&D Expenses

    Capped at $2,450

    Select Plan

    BUILD

    R&D Contributors

    7 to 20

    0.55%

    Of Qualified R&D Expenses

    Capped at $8,250

    Select Plan

    GROW

    R&D Contributors

    21 to 50

    0.50%

    Of Qualified R&D Expenses

    Capped at $16,550

    Select Plan

    ENTERPRISE

    R&D Contributors

    More than 50

    Custom

    Based On R&D Org Size

    Custom Capping

    Select Plan

Security-First Mindset

All company data is secured at rest and in transit with world-class security practices and review.

Isolated Analysis Pods

LLM Zero Data Retention

World-Class Security

Secure API Integrations

Person interacting with iPhone

Minimize Interruption.

Maximize Runway.

Get started