Experienced: We prepare 1500+ R&D tax claims per year Find out more
Independent: We are not funded or affiliated with any third party Find out more
Advanced: Our DIY R&D claim AI software solution is a market leader Find out more
Conservative: Our six-eye review methodology is an industry leader Find out more

WE EXCLUSIVELY PROVIDE R&D TAX CREDIT SERVICES

Founded in 1984 as Reed & Co., by J.W. Norris, Swanson Reed has grown to become one of the largest specialist R&D tax advisory firms in the United States. We exclusively provide R&D tax credit services and file over 1500 R&D tax credit submissions per year. We manage all facets of the R&D tax credit claim process, including R&D tax credit claim preparation and IRS and state audit advisory services.  Swanson Reed’s inventionINDEX is a proprietary metric for policymakers to track the performance of different economies over time. TaxTrex is a leading AI language model and can prepare R&D tax credit claims in 90 minutes. creditARMOR is one of the most extensive and cost effective R&D tax credit audit management tools on the market. We have offices located across the United States. Compliance Standards ISO31000 and ISO27001 will ensure complete data security and operational transparency.
Our Services Explore our full suite of specialized offerings, including domestic and global R&D tax credit preparation, aggressive audit defense, and non-dilutive tax credit funding solutions.
Research Tax Credit Center Access our comprehensive educational hub detailing the IRS Four-Part Test, qualifying research expenses (QREs), and a complete directory of state-by-state R&D incentives.
Research Tax Credit Software Discover our proprietary software platforms designed to seamlessly integrate with your company’s operations, automating QRE tracking and streamlining internal compliance.
About Us Learn about our firm’s history, meet our specialized multidisciplinary team of CPAs and engineers, and review the governance of our Board of Principals.
Compliance and Risk Management Review our strict adherence to IRS guidelines, professional independence standards, and the rigorous internal quality controls we employ to mitigate audit risk for our clients.
Patent of the Month Read our specialized technical breakdowns of recent industry patents, demonstrating how cutting-edge innovations align with the statutory definitions of qualified research.
inventionINDEX Access our proprietary macroeconomic data tracker, which correlates global patent production with GDP growth to provide unparalleled insights into the innovation economy.
Educational Webinars Join our tax CPAs and technical engineers for live and on-demand educational sessions covering legislative updates, industry-specific case studies, and compliance strategies.
Industry Hub Industries include, agriculture, farming and fishing, automotive, aviation, biotechnology, building and construction, robotics and engineering, fabrication, film and media, food and beverage, lean manufacturing, machine tool and die, manufacturing, maritime and boating, mining, natural medicine, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, real estate development, software and artificial intelligence, textile, clothing and footwear, theme parks, transportation, water conservation, and zoo and wildlife.