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Optimizes Fondo costs for startups: maximizes R&D tax credits from dev tools like AWS/GCP/Figma/GitHub, picks best plans, simplifies bookkeeping.
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Maximize Fondo ROI: the R&D tax credit alone should exceed the annual Fondo cost for most startups.
Executes Fondo R&D tax credit workflow for startups: qualifies activities like software/ML dev, calculates credits from wages/cloud expenses, files Form 6765, claims payroll tax offset up to $500k/year.
Guides solo founders in bookkeeping setup, revenue/expense tracking, tax prep, SaaS revenue recognition, and accounting software selection like QuickBooks, Xero, Wave.
Provides expertise on AI tools for financial operations including bookkeeping, forecasting, budgeting, FP&A, and expense management. Activates when finance, accounting, or related terms are mentioned.
Share bugs, ideas, or general feedback.
Maximize Fondo ROI: the R&D tax credit alone should exceed the annual Fondo cost for most startups.
Fondo TaxPass cost: ~$4,000-8,000/year (varies by plan)
Average R&D credit: $21,000/year
Bookkeeping savings: $12,000-24,000/year (vs. dedicated bookkeeper)
Tax prep savings: $5,000-10,000/year (vs. separate CPA)
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Net ROI: $24,000-47,000/year benefit
| Action | Impact |
|---|---|
| Convert key contractors to W-2 employees | W-2 wages qualify at 100% vs 65% for contractors |
| Tag cloud compute (AWS/GCP) to R&D projects | Qualifies as supply expense |
| Document technical uncertainty in projects | Strengthens audit defense |
| Track contractor hours on R&D activities | Maximizes contractor credit |
| Include software tools used for R&D | Figma, GitHub, testing tools qualify |
| Your Situation | Recommended Plan |
|---|---|
| Pre-revenue, < 10 employees | Bookkeeping only |
| Revenue-generating, any size | TaxPass (includes R&D credits) |
| Series B+, complex structure | Enterprise (dedicated team) |
| Multi-entity or international | Enterprise |
For architecture overview, see fondo-reference-architecture.