Who We Are:

Swanson Reed is one of the only companies in the United States to exclusively focus on R&D tax credit preparation. Swanson Reed’s office location at 400 W Capitol Ave Downtown, Little Rock, Arkansas provides R&D tax credit consulting and advisory services to Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, Jonesboro, North Little Rock, Conway, Rogers, Pine Bluff and Bentonville.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call or email our local Arkansas Partner on (501) 588-0500. Feel free to book a quick teleconference with one of our Arkansas R&D tax credit specialists at a time that is convenient for you. Click here for more information about R&D tax credit management and implementation.

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Arkansas and the R&D Tax Credit

Arkansas offers four distinct, indefinitely available research and development tax credits for corporations and flow-through entities. The standard In-House Research credit provides a 20% credit on incremental qualified expenses. Targeted businesses can earn a 33% credit for up to five years, which is uniquely sellable. Alternatively, the Research in an Area of Strategic Value program offers a 33% credit capped at $50,000 annually. Finally, businesses contracting with Arkansas colleges can claim a 33% University-Based Research credit. All four incentives allow unused credits to be carried forward for up to nine years, offsetting up to 100% of state income tax liability.

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R&D Tax Credit Preparation Services

Swanson Reed is one of the only companies in the United States to exclusively focus on R&D tax credit preparation. Swanson Reed provides state and federal R&D tax credit preparation and audit services to all 50 states.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call or email our CEO, Damian Smyth on (800) 986-4725.

Feel free to book a quick teleconference with one of our national R&D tax credit specialists at a time that is convenient for you.

R&D Tax Credit Audit Advisory Services

creditARMOR is a sophisticated R&D tax credit insurance and AI-driven risk management platform. It mitigates audit exposure by covering defense expenses, including CPA, tax attorney, and specialist consultant fees—delivering robust, compliant support for R&D credit claims. Click here for more information about R&D tax credit management and implementation.

Our Fees

Swanson Reed offers R&D tax credit preparation and audit services at our hourly rates of between $195 – $395 per hour. We are also able offer fixed fees and success fees in special circumstances. Learn more at https://www.swansonreed.com/services/our-fees/

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