--- title: Manufacturing R&D Tax Credit Guidance | Get Full Tax Credit Value description: Learn if your manufacturing company can take advantage of R&D Tax Credits, recapture missed opportunities, and file amended returns to obtain funds. image: https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_198984341.jpeg --- [![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) # Manufacturing R&D Tax Credit Guidance ## Let us help you get full tax credit value and amend prior returns [START A CONVERSATION  ❯](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/full-rd-tax-credit#start) R&D Tax Credits are among the most misunderstood areas of the tax law for manufacturers, and **many companies miss out on huge tax savings** as a result…even though they work with a professional tax firm. Now, more than ever, businesses need cash from all available sources to ensure success in 2020. The best news is, **businesses have up to three years to claim the R&D Tax Credit, amend prior returns** **and claim a refund** for prior years taxes paid! Even if you’re already claiming the R&D Tax Credit, **it may be time for a second opinion.**  The Black Line Group specializes in R&D Tax Credits for the manufacturing industry and knows how to **dig deeper to discover every possible qualifying activity**, including: #### Sales Time (determining requirements, quoting, etc.) #### Design Meetings (collaboration among staff, etc.) #### Flat Blank Layouts (design modifications, etc.) #### Tool Making (design, build, tryout, etc.) #### Engineering Process (new equipment, shop redesign, etc.) #### Proof of Concept (process documentation, etc.) #### Trial Production Run (first run of a product, etc.) #### Quality Approval (PPAP, ISIR, etc.) #### Shipping (package design, etc.) If you’re already claiming the R&D Credit, how do you know whether you’re receiving every dollar you’re entitled to? If you’re not yet claiming the R&D Credit, now is the time! 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