What Might Your R&D Tax Credit Look Like?
Our R&D Tax Credit Estimator can give you an idea.
Tax incentives can create meaningful savings, but only when they’re applied carefully and supported by the right expertise.
The difference isn’t the incentive itself. It’s how the work is done, and who’s standing behind it.
The next step depends on your role.
I’m a CPA
You need a specialty partner who shows up prepared, communicates clearly, and delivers work you can stand behind – without risk or friction.
We provide engineering-based analysis, IRS-ready documentation, and a responsive referral partnership that protects your client relationships, reinforcing your role as a trusted advisor.
I’m a Real Estate/Business Owner
You’re looking for real tax savings – without uncertainty or surprises. You want to understand what’s available, what’s realistic, and what actually improves cash flow.
We help you evaluate opportunities, quantify the impact, and move forward with a careful, well-documented process coordinated with your CPA.
What Service is Right for You?
Different incentives apply to different fact patterns.
If You or Your Clients:
- Build, renovate, or acquire commercial or residential rental property
- Invest in verticals like manufacturing, multi-family, dealerships, and other asset-rich classes
COST SEGREGATION can accelerate depreciation and improve cash flow – when it’s done right.
If You or Your Clients:
- Create or improve products, processes, or custom technical solutions
- Employ engineers, architects, chemists, designers, or lab techs
- Develop software
- Hold patents
R&D TAX CREDITS can help recoup money spent on innovation.
If You or Your Clients:
- Own newly constructed or retrofitted energy-efficient properties
- Design energy-efficient properties for the government or tax-exempt entities
- Add solar panels or electric vehicle charging stations to their real estate
ENERGY INCENTIVES can offset the costs of sustainable construction.
OUR ENGINEERS. YOUR SUCCESS.
Behind every study is a team of experienced engineers and specialty tax professionals focused on delivering accurate results without unnecessary risk.
THE CAPSTAN WAY
Too many incentive projects fail because the process was rushed, fragmented, or poorly supported.
We built Capstan to work differently.
A personal, relationship-first approach -- backed by real expertise
You work directly with experienced engineers and specialty tax professionals. We take the time to understand your facts, timelines, and broader objectives before making recommendations.
Consistency you can rely on, year after year
The same accessible experts stay with you from project to project. That continuity means fewer explanations, faster answers, and advice that reflects your full history — not just the current task at hand.
Collaboration that fits the way CPAs actually work
We respect the primacy of the CPA–client relationship. We support our CPAs by integrating into existing workflows, communicating clearly, and delivering documentation they can confidently stand behind.
Technical rigor without unnecessary friction
Our work is grounded in proven methodologies and built to IRS standards. The goal isn’t just to maximize savings — it’s to do so carefully, defensibly, and without creating future risk.
STAY INFORMED, STAY AHEAD
Clear, timely insights you can rely on.
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Who We Serve
Capstan partners with a diverse range of clients to deliver highly specialized, results-driven tax strategies.
➤ Small Business Owners
Navigate complex tax codes with confidence. We help identify and claim tax credits for small business owners, recovering working capital and reducing year-end liability.
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Who We Serve
Capstan partners with a diverse range of clients to deliver highly specialized, results-driven tax strategies.
➤ Small Business Owners
Navigate complex tax codes with confidence. We help identify and claim tax credits for small business owners, recovering working capital and reducing year-end liability.
➤ Real Estate Investors
From Cost Segregation to 179D Tax Deductions, we provide advanced tax strategies tax strategies for real estate investors that accelerate ROI and enhance cash flow across a wide range of property types.
➤ Software & Tech Firms
Capstan helps firms maximize tax credits for software development, including the R&D Tax Credit and the new Section 174(A) deduction. Tap into capital for new innovation while staying compliant.
➤ CPAs & Advisors
We collaborate with CPAs and tax professionals to complement and enhance client relationships. Our behind-the-scenes technical expertise, along with our strategic tax credits consulting, empowers advisors to deliver added value without added risk.
Our Tax Strategies
Explore our full suite of technical tax solutions, designed for businesses, investors, and advisors seeking smarter, more compliant savings.
➤ Cost Segregation Studies
Accelerate depreciation deductions to improve cash flow. Ideal for property owners, developers, and real estate investors seeking asset-specific tax advantages.
➤ R&D Tax Credit Studies
We conduct in-depth studies across industries — including engineering tax credits for business owners and technical manufacturers. Combine with software development credits to fully leverage innovation-based savings.
➤ Energy-Efficient Tax Incentives
Capstan offers a suite of federal energy studies, including 179D deductions, EV charging credits, and Investment Tax Credits (ITC)/Clean Electricity Tax Credits (CEIC). Energy incentives are especially powerful when employed in conjunction with cost segregation.
➤ Strategic Tax Credits Consulting
Our end-to-end strategic tax credits consulting service helps you identify, qualify for, and claim overlooked opportunities. Every solution is tailored to your business goals, asset mix, and compliance needs.
Why Capstan?
Known for precision, partnership, and deep technical knowledge, Capstan is the trusted choice for strategic tax consulting.
- Multi-disciplinary team of engineers, tax attorneys, and analysts
- Industry fluency across real estate, technology, and small business
- IRS-compliant reports and meticulous documentation
- Nationwide service with personalized engagement
This is The Capstan Way — expert tax strategy, done right.
Who We Help
We don’t just serve industries — we serve the people behind them. Here’s how we support each of our core client types:
➤ Small and Medium-Sized Business Owners
- Identify and leverage overlooked tax credits for small business owners
- Reduce tax liability while freeing capital for reinvestment
➤ Real Estate Investors & Developers
- Access proven tax strategies for real estate investors
- Leverage cost segregation, 179D, and energy incentives to grow smarter
➤ Software Developers & Tech Firms
- Maximize tax credits for software development
- Navigate Section 174 changes while fueling innovation
➤ CPAs, CFOs, and Advisors
- Deliver more value to clients through technical tax credit consulting rely on Capstan for technical expertise your clients can count on, enhanced by our strategic tax credits consulting.