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Florida R&D Tax Credit

Florida R&D Tax Credit (Expenses)

Provides Florida companies with tax credit support for qualifying innovation spending.

Between cyclesFlorida Department of RevenueUnited StatesEligible in Florida

The Florida Corporate Income Tax R&D Credit is a state tax credit administered by the Florida Department of Revenue (FDOR) under Section 220.196 of the Florida Statutes and Rule 12C-1.0196 of the Florida Administrative Code. The credit equals 10% of qualified research expenses incurred in Florida that exceed the applicant's base amount, calculated using federal Internal Revenue Code Section 41 con…

Qualified research expenses in Florida by certified target-industry businesses (manufacturing, life sciences, IT, aerospace, defense, marine/materials/nano sciences).

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.26 Mar 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$9M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: floridarevenue.com