--- title: Blog | Black Line Group | R&D Tax Credit Details description: R&D Tax Credit Details | Learn about strategies, legislation and case studies on our R&D tax credit blog. --- [![BLG Logo New](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/New%20Logos/BLG%20Logo%20New.svg "BLG Logo New")](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/)   Questions? **[Call 763-746-1291](tel:17637461291)** - Services - [R&D Tax Credit](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/the-rd-tax-credit-black-line-group) - [How We Help Your Business](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/how-we-help) - [The BLG Way](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/the-blg-way) - [FAQs](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/faqs) - [Who We Help - CPA & Businesses](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/who-we-help) - [Industries We Serve](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/industry-brochures) - [Case Studies](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/case-studies) - [Employee Retention Credit "ERC"](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/employee-retention-credit) - [Cost Segregation](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/cost-segregation) - [Sales and Use Tax](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/sales-and-use-tax) - [About Us](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/about-us-black-line-group) - [Blog](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog) - [Contact](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/contact-us) [![GET STARTED ❯](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4260083/72b155c4-e6f5-4b0d-af1b-94df969aacfc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4260083/72b155c4-e6f5-4b0d-af1b-94df969aacfc) # Black Line Group Blog Topics [Manufacturing Tips](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tag/manufacturing-tips) [R&D Tax Credit for Manufacturers](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tag/rd-tax-credit-for-manufacturers) [R&D Tax Credit Details](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tag/rd-tax-credit-details) [R&D Tax Credit for Software](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tag/rd-tax-credit-for-software) [Intro to R&D Tax Credit](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tag/intro-to-rd-tax-credit) - Share - - - - - [mailto:?body=https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tag/rd-tax-credit-details](mailto:?body=https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tag/rd-tax-credit-details) [John Madsen](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/john-madsen) Dec 16, 2020 ## [Some Takeaways From Nearly Two Decades in the R&D Tax Credit Business](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/rd-tax-credit-takeaways) [![rd-tax-credit](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/iStock-1176842960.jpg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/rd-tax-credit-takeaways) ***“I decided to go against my CPA’s recommendation and claim the R&D credit.”*** At Black Line Group, we’ve been ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/rd-tax-credit-takeaways) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Dec 8, 2020 ## [R&D Tax Credit for Manufacturers: Filling Out Form 6765 — a Daunting Task?](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/how-to-fill-out-irs-form-6765) [![IRS](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_80631480.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/how-to-fill-out-irs-form-6765) Many manufacturers are surprised to hear how many daily activities qualify for the R&D Tax Credit. In the eyes of the IRS, “**research ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/how-to-fill-out-irs-form-6765)** **[Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Nov 11, 2020 ## [If Claiming the R&D Tax Credit, What's Your Risk of an Audit?](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/risk-of-audit) [![risk](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_103251926%20%281%29.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/risk-of-audit) The potential benefits of claiming the R&D Tax Credit are significant, with many manufacturers saving **hundreds of thousands of ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/risk-of-audit)** **[John Madsen](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/john-madsen) Sep 29, 2020 ## [Your Guide for Completing the R&D Tax Credit Form 6765](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/form-6765-instructions) [![Form-6765-Instructions](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/iStock-1177540747.jpg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/form-6765-instructions) Congratulations! You’ve discovered that your business qualifies, and you’re going to claim, the R&D Tax Credit. Now, you need to determine who ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/form-6765-instructions) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) May 5, 2020 ## [R&D Tax Credit Study Could Be Worth Thousands Per Hourly Rate](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/value-of-time) [![value](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_281729614.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/value-of-time) Our prospects and customers often say, “The juice has to be worth the squeeze.” In the case of the R&D Tax Credit, not only is the juice often ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/value-of-time) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Nov 27, 2019 ## [Is an R&D Tax Credit Study Worth My Time?](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/is-an-rd-tax-credit-study-worth-my-time) [![R&D](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_170010614.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/is-an-rd-tax-credit-study-worth-my-time) Every business owner can agree that time is money. The more time a certain task or project takes, the more money you've invested in it. That's why ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/is-an-rd-tax-credit-study-worth-my-time) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Jul 11, 2019 ## [Using Tax Credits to Fuel Manufacturing Growth \[Episode 16 of "Make it Right: The Manufacturing Podcast"\]](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tax-credits-for-manufacturers) [![tax](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_101806037.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tax-credits-for-manufacturers) The R&D Tax Credit is a powerful government incentive that can help manufacturers save tens of thousands of dollars - some, even millions - on ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tax-credits-for-manufacturers) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Jun 21, 2019 ## [R&D Tax Credit: What You Need to Know About the Consistency Rule](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/rd-tax-credit-consistency-rule) [![r&d](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_193022563.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/rd-tax-credit-consistency-rule) When claiming the R&D Tax Credit, it's important to understand the Consistency Rule. In essence, the rule requires that qualified research ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/rd-tax-credit-consistency-rule) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Mar 22, 2019 ## [Maximize Your First R&D Tax Credit Claim by Amending Prior Years’ Returns](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/rd-tax-credit-amended-return) [![3](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_125683201.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/rd-tax-credit-amended-return) If you’re still wondering whether the R&D Tax Credit is worth your time, consider this. You may be able to maximize the value of your first ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/rd-tax-credit-amended-return) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Feb 28, 2019 ## [How Buyers and Sellers Can Protect Their Value Through Tax Preparedness](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/ma-companies-tax-preparedness) [![M&A](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_191229458.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/ma-companies-tax-preparedness) It can be tempting to focus solely on driving growth when pursuing merger and acquisition opportunities. Conversely, how are you positioning your ... 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