R&D Tax Credit Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Calculate US federal R&D tax credits and find the best filing strategy for your business.
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Why people use R&D Tax Credit Calculator
R&D Tax Credit Calculator for US Federal Tax Compliance
This Connector lets your agent do that heavy lifting in one go. You just provide the raw numbers and it tells you exactly which path saves you the most money.
What Vinkius changes
You get a definitive answer on your maximum US R&D tax credit without doing the manual math.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Comparing methods for a client
An accountant provides current spend and 3 years of history to the agent.
- Real-world use case 02
Quick threshold check
A CFO wants to know if $100k in spending hits a $60k base.
- Real-world use case 03
Historical average calculation
A startup wants to see their ASC credit.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete R&D Tax Credit Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with R&D Tax Credit Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through R&D Tax Credit Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Calculate regular method credit
Returns the specific tax credit amount generated using the Regular Research Credit methodology. It checks if your expenses exceed your base amount first.
- 02 Capability
Calculate asc method credit
Determines the specific tax credit amount generated using the Alternative Simplified Credit methodology. This is useful for businesses using historical averages.
- 03 Capability
Recommend optimal tax strategy
Compares both methodologies to identify which approach provides the highest tax savings. It helps you choose the best path for your specific data.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask R&D Tax Credit Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use R&D Tax Credit Calculator from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ctzXcK7JjHr8UggrSahQIs0bklH1TTyHr8Iocy44/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it R&D Tax Credit Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable R&D Tax Credit Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ctzXcK7JjHr8UggrSahQIs0bklH1TTyHr8Iocy44/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the R&D Tax Credit Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable R&D Tax Credit Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"rd-tax-credit-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ctzXcK7JjHr8UggrSahQIs0bklH1TTyHr8Iocy44/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using R&D Tax Credit Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using R&D Tax Credit Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"rd-tax-credit-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ctzXcK7JjHr8UggrSahQIs0bklH1TTyHr8Iocy44/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using R&D Tax Credit Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using R&D Tax Credit Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"rd-tax-credit-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ctzXcK7JjHr8UggrSahQIs0bklH1TTyHr8Iocy44/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using R&D Tax Credit Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using R&D Tax Credit Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"rd-tax-credit-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ctzXcK7JjHr8UggrSahQIs0bklH1TTyHr8Iocy44/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using R&D Tax Credit Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using R&D Tax Credit Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add rd-tax-credit-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ctzXcK7JjHr8UggrSahQIs0bklH1TTyHr8Iocy44/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using R&D Tax Credit Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using R&D Tax Credit Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work R&D Tax Credit Calculator can move forward.
This is for tax accountants who need to run quick what-if scenarios for clients and small business owners who want to know how much they can actually claim.
Tax Accountant
Runs multiple credit scenarios for various clients to find the highest legal tax savings.
CFO
Checks if R&D spending hit the necessary thresholds to qualify for federal tax breaks.
R&D Manager
Gets quick estimates on the tax benefits of new research projects before they start.
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Before you connect
Questions about R&D Tax Credit Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does the R&D Tax Credit Calculator help my business?
It automates the math for two different US federal tax methods. You get a clear answer on your maximum credit without having to do the manual formulas yourself.
Can I use the R&D Tax Credit Calculator to find the best tax savings?
Yes, it compares the Regular and ASC methods for you. It identifies which approach puts more money back in your pocket based on your specific spending.
What's the difference between Regular and ASC methods in this Connector?
The Regular method looks at current spend over a base amount. The Alternative Simplified Credit (ASC) method uses an average of your qualified expenses from prior years.
Can the R&D Tax Credit Calculator handle historical data?
Yes, you can provide your historical research expenses from previous years. The capability uses this data to calculate the ASC method credit for you.
Is this Connector for US federal taxes only?
Yes, this capability is specifically designed to calculate US federal R&D tax credits and is not for international tax rules.
How do I know which method to pick?
You can ask your agent to recommend the best strategy. It will compare both methods and tell you which one provides the highest credit for your business.
What is the difference between the Regular and ASC methods?
The Regular method calculates credit based on current year QRE exceeding a base amount, while the ASC method uses 14% of 50% of the average QRE from the previous three years.
How can I find out which method is better for my company?
You can use the recommend_optimal_tax_strategy capability to compare both methodologies and identify the one that yields the highest credit value.
What inputs are required for the ASC calculation?
The calculate_asc_method_credit capability requires a list of qualified research expenses (QRE) from the three preceding tax years.
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