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R&D tax credits in the US: Unlocking growth opportunities for UK tech
Wednesday 30 September at 3:00PM
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Learn how UK tech companies with US operations can unlock significant savings through the often-overlooked US R&D Tax Credit.
What you’ll learn
- Understand how US R&D tax incentives work, including key differences between federal and state programmes.
- Identify eligible activities such as software development, engineering, and product innovation, and learn core compliance requirements and best practices.
- Evaluate how R&D tax credits can be used strategically to support innovation and business growth.
Description
The US R&D Tax Credit (Section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code) is one of the most valuable and most overlooked financial incentives available to tech companies operating in the United States. For UK companies with a US entity, it can represent significant annual savings, yet the majority of eligible companies fail to claim it simply because they are unaware of how it works or assume it does not apply to them.
This dynamic discussion will bring together experts from Emeredge and EPSA USA to explore how UK Tech companies can benefit from US federal and state-level R&D incentives. They will demystify the US R&D Tax Credit, walk through real-world examples, and give UK founders and CFOs the knowledge they need to start capturing this benefit immediately.
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Speakers
Maxime Sambourg
Founder & CEO, Emeredge
Maxime Sambourg is the founder of Emeredge, an accounting and advisory firm that helps international businesses and investors establish and grow their presence in the U.S. Drawing on deep expertise in cross-border tax and financial matters, Maxime is passionate about making complex regulations understandable and supporting clients through each stage of their U.S. journey. Maxime is a French citizen, born and raised in Lille, France and living in the U.S. since 2008.
Samantha Wenden
Senior R&D Consultant, EPSA USA
Samantha Wenden is a Senior R&D Consultant at EPSA USA, specializing in R&D tax credits. She works closely with companies across the software, technology, manufacturing, architecture, and engineering sectors to identify, document, and maximize tax incentives tied to innovation, product development, and technical advancement. With expertise in areas such as AI, cloud computing, advanced manufacturing processes, and emerging technologies, she helps translate complex technical activities into qualifying R&D opportunities. Samantha is known for her collaborative, client-focused approach and supports clients throughout the full R&D tax credit process—from eligibility assessment and technical documentation to claim execution.