Yakima R&D Tax Credit Overview for Businesses

R&D Tax Credits for Yakima, Washington Businesses

Yakima, Washington, is home to industries such as agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Top companies in the city include Virginia Mason Memorial, a leading healthcare provider; Yakima Chief Hops, a major agricultural company; Tree Top, a prominent food processing company; Pacific Power, a key energy provider; and Costco, a well-known retail company. The R&D tax credit can help these businesses save on taxes by encouraging innovation and technological advancements. By reducing tax liability, companies can reinvest savings into further R&D enhancing business performance and competitiveness.

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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 Columbia Tower, 701 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington is less than 145 miles away from Yakima and provides R&D tax credit consulting and advisory services to Yakima and the surrounding areas such as: Sunnyside, Grandview, Selah, Toppenish and Moxee.

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Yakima, Washington Patent of the Year – 2024/2025

S.S. Steiner Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for agricultural innovation. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent Application No. 20240147880, titled ‘Hop plant named ‘hs15619”, introduces a new hop variety bred for better yield, disease resistance, and aroma.

The ‘hs15619’ hop plant was developed through traditional breeding methods, not genetic modification. It produces cones with a strong citrus and herbal aroma prized by craft brewers. Compared to standard varieties, it offers improved resistance to powdery mildew and downy mildew, which helps reduce chemical use and crop loss.

This new cultivar also delivers a more consistent harvest with higher alpha acid levels, a key factor in beer bitterness and flavor. Growers benefit from greater reliability, while brewers gain a unique, bold ingredient to differentiate their products in a crowded market.

S.S. Steiner Inc., a leader in hop breeding and supply, continues to shape the future of beer through science and sustainability. The ‘hs15619’ variety reflects their commitment to meeting industry demand with innovative, environmentally smart solutions. As the craft beer movement matures, this new hop is set to become a key player in next-generation brewing.