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title: Does Your Construction & Trades Business Qualify for Credits and Incentives?
description: We are on a credit recovery mission to help small businesses get the money they are owed. $65,000 is the average amount that we recover in the form of a cash credit.
---

## This 2-Min Video Shows Why >95% of Construction Firms are Qualified for R&D Credits

Our Average Construction Client Recovers **$65,000** in Overpaid Taxes.

## To Get Your Overpaid Taxes Back, Take the 2-Minute Survey Below to See if You Qualify 

Important Distinction: Don't delay taking the survey because R&D Credits are separate from Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC).

 

## Reclaiming Your Overpaid Taxes is a Retroactive Recovery Through Multiple Checks

![photo of Roofing & Solar Contractor](https://construction.ensogroupinc.com/hubfs/Constuction1-318%2c479.png)

 Roofing & Solar Contractor

**Years processed:** 2017, 2018, 2019  
**Location:** San Luis Obispo, CA  
**Employees:** 35  
**Entity type:** S Corp

**Activities: **

- Custom green builder
- Solar tubes/skylights
- Tile roofs (clay and concrete)
- TESLA roofs

Refund Recovery: $318,479

![photo of General Contractor](https://construction.ensogroupinc.com/hubfs/Constuction2-53%2c550.png)

 General Contractor

**Years processed:** 2017, 2018, 2019  
**Location:** Hawaiian Gardens, CA  
**Employees:** 21  
**Entity type:** S Corp

**Activities:**

- Framing and wood structures contractor
- Both for commercial and residential projects

Refund Recovery: $53,550

![photo of Water & Electrical Systems](https://construction.ensogroupinc.com/hubfs/Constuction3-70%2c303.png)

 Water & Electrical Systems

**Years processed:** 2017, 2018  
**Location:** Fresno, CA  
**Employees:** 28  
**Entity type:** S Corp

**Activities: **

- Specializing in agriculture, uses TELCO/data
- Deep well drilling and irrigation and overhead and underground electric meter service
- Cellular site electrical grounding systems and emergency standby systems

Refund Recovery: $70,303

![photo of Painting Contractor](https://construction.ensogroupinc.com/hubfs/Constuction4-21%2c869.png)

 Painting Contractor

**Years processed:** 2017, 2018, 2019  
**Location:** Irvine, CA  
**Employees:** 11  
**Entity type:** S Corp

**Activities:**

- Commercial and residential painting contractor specializing in
- Wire brushing and sanding
- Airless spray and brush and roll

Refund Recovery: $21,869

![photo of Roofing Contractor](https://construction.ensogroupinc.com/hubfs/Constuction5-43%2c132.png)

 Roofing Contractor

**Years processed:** 2018, 2019  
**Location:** Concord, CA  
**Employees:** 6  
**Entity type:** S Corp

**Activities:**

- Commercial and residential roofing contractor
- Specializing in the GAF Roof system

Refund Recovery: $43,132

![photo of Electrical Contractor](https://construction.ensogroupinc.com/hubfs/Constuction6-231%2c586.png)

 Electrical Contractor

**Years processed:** 2017, 2018, 2019  
**Location:** Ceres, CA  
**Employees:** 14  
**Entity type:** S Corp

**Activities:**

- Design, and build custom electrical systems
- New construction and automated systems

Refund Recovery: $231,586

## Why Do Most Construction Companies Miss Out on This Major Tax Break?

![4. Eight Myths That Keep Small Businesses From Claiming The R&D Tax Credit](https://construction.ensogroupinc.com/hubfs/Funnel%20Images/4.%20Eight%20Myths%20That%20Keep%20Small%20Businesses%20From%20Claiming%20The%20R%26D%20Tax%20Credit.jpg)

*Source:https://www.forbes.com/sites/deanzerbe/2013/03/28/eight-myths-that-keep-small-businesses-  
from-claiming-the-rd-tax-credit/?sh=4cd3511c2944*

![2. Two Tax Credits Many Small-Business Owners Miss -- or Dont Know About](https://construction.ensogroupinc.com/hubfs/Funnel%20Images/2.%20Two%20Tax%20Credits%20Many%20Small-Business%20Owners%20Miss%20--%20or%20Dont%20Know%20About.jpg)

*Source: INC. - Two Tax Credits Many Small-Business   
Owners Miss -- or Don't Know About  
*

[FREE 2-Min Qualification Survey](https://construction.ensogroupinc.com/survey1047a0352-1?hsLang=en)

## Frequently Asked Questions About R&D Credits and Incentives

##### This sounds too good to be true, doesn't it?

No. U.S. companies have been taking advantage of these credits for decades. With the recent changes (PATH ACT in 2015), more small to medium-sized businesses are starting to claim these credits. But even with the increase in claims, less than 5% of companies that qualify for the R&D Tax Credit are taking the time to do so. For dental practices, this number is even smaller: only 2% take advantage of this program although we’ve found that 98% qualify.

##### Is this worth my time?

Absolutely. Since the changes in legislation and tax reform, the R&D Tax Credit remains one of the most valuable incentives offered by the U.S. government for businesses to remain competitive.

##### Why does the government offer the R&D Tax Credit?

To encourage companies within the U.S. to keep technical talent domestic while simultaneously continuing to drive innovation. This helps make your company competitive domestically and our country competitive globally. A win-win scenario for everyone. 

##### I have a CPA, why haven’t I heard of this?

It’s a very specific and niche credit CPAs are typically not trained on. More than $16 billion in federal tax credit benefits alone are given out annually, and a tiny percentage is recovered each year, and CPAs do almost none of it. It’s very time-consuming, takes years of training, and is typically not something they are even familiar with.

##### Can the R&D credit be claimed for a prior year?

Yes, if the amended return is filed within three years of the original filing date.

##### What expenses qualify for the R&D Credit?

Qualified research expenses include employee wages, material expenses, and contracted labor costs.

[FREE 2-Min Qualification Survey](https://construction.ensogroupinc.com/survey1047a0352-1?hsLang=en)

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