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Colorado R&D Tax Credits

R&D tax credits regularly deliver savings to businesses that design, develop, or improve products, processes, techniques, formulas, or software—helping put cash back into the business.

Tax credits can exceed 10% of annual R&D costs for federal credits and even higher when applying state-level credits that may be available to taxpayers operating in those states.

An overview of R&D opportunities in Colorado follows. You can also view opportunities in other states.

  • Credit Name: Enterprise Zone Research Tax Credit
  • Credit Rate: 3%
  • Eligible Taxpayers: All entities and industries performing R&D activities.
  • Overview: Credits are restricted to state locations designated as state enterprise zones. Consult your tax professional about the required annual pre-certification process to pursue credits if you’re located within and perform R&D activities in a Colorado enterprise zone.

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