[OSGeo-Discuss] Are United States R&D Tax Credits Applicable to Open Source Software Development?

[Miles Fidelman]

Landon Blake wrote:
>
> I’m currently working on a proposal to secure some corporate funding 
> for development of OpenJUMP, an open source desktop GIS viewer. I’d 
> like to know if any of you have experience with applying research and 
> development tax credits to the development of open source software (in 
> the United States). It will be a lot easier to secure funding if I can 
> show my boss that we could be eligible for a tax discount.
>
> Is it possible to apply research and development tax credits to open 
> source development? Where could I learn more about the rules and 
> limitations that would apply? Does the OSGeo have a guide for 
> companies or organization interested in funding open source 
> development? Could we put something like this together?
>
Take a look at the IRS web site, starting with Form 6765.  Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the credit has been renewed for 2008.  Beyond that, Google is your friend.


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