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Boast: R&D Tax Credit Software

Boast helps companies with R&D operations identify and claim tax credits. It is designed for startups and mid-market teams that want to reduce manual effort when tracking research activities.

Pricing

Boast uses a success-fee model, typically charging between 15% and 25% of the credits secured.

At a glance

Best for
Startups, Small and medium-sized businesses, Mid-market companies, Companies with R&D operations
Key use cases
Identifying qualifying R&D activities, Preparing audit documentation, Allocating research expenses
Integrations
JIRA, GitHub, QuickBooks, NetSuite, ADP
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How AI is used

Boast is a platform designed to help businesses in the United States identify and claim federal and state R&D tax credits. It combines machine learning algorithms with technical and tax expertise to identify qualifying research activities and expenses within a company's product development cycle.

The software is intended for companies with active R&D operations, ranging from early-stage startups to mid-market firms. It helps these organizations manage the documentation needed for tax claims and provides a digital audit binder to support the process if tax authorities request verification.

Buyers should note that the platform uses a success-based fee model, meaning the cost is tied to the amount of credits secured. It integrates with several development and accounting tools to pull in activity data.

Key Features

  • AI-powered activity identification

    Uses machine learning to identify qualifying research activities and expenses throughout the development cycle.

  • Automated time allocation

    Supports the allocation of research time across federal and state jurisdictions.

  • Audit-ready worklogs

    Generates documentation and digital audit binders to support claims during tax audits.

  • Centralized document management

    Provides a secure area to manage R&D tax credit documentation and track claim progress.

  • Multi-jurisdiction support

    Designed to handle federal Section 41 credits and various state-level incentives.

Use Cases

  • Identifying qualifying R&D activities

    Using AI to scan product development work to find activities that may qualify for tax credits.

  • Preparing audit documentation

    Creating organized worklogs and documentation to support a claim during an IRS or state audit.

  • Allocating research expenses

    Distributing R&D time and expenses across different state and federal tax jurisdictions.

Integrations

  • JIRA
  • GitHub
  • QuickBooks
  • NetSuite
  • ADP

FAQ

How does Boast charge for its services?

Boast uses a success-based fee model, typically charging 15–25% of the credits secured for the client.

What happens if a company is audited by the IRS?

Boast provides a digital audit binder and represents the client during the audit process to defend the claimed credits.

Which tools does Boast integrate with to track R&D?

Boast integrates with JIRA, GitHub, QuickBooks, NetSuite, and ADP to help identify qualifying activities and expenses.

Source category: Finance & Accounting

Source subcategory: Tax Software

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