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title: "R&D Manufacturing Case Study: Earning 1,216% ROI"
description: Investing in an R&D Tax Credit study can result in significant returns. One metal fabricator realized an ROI of $6,193 for every hour invested.
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# Case Study: Trust in R&D Tax Credit Specialists Earns 1,216% ROI

An R&D Tax Credit study is a worthy investment. One turnkey contract manufacturing services provider realized a **1,216% ROI**, and it only took 38 hours of the customer's time with BLG to conduct the study.

 

Our case study explores one company’s story — from going against their CPA’s advice to passing an IRS audit with flying colors to a hugely successful claim — because of its trust in the manufacturing expertise of Black Line Group.

 

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