Our tax team supports innovation‑driven companies in navigating the complex intersection of R&D tax credits, government funding, and tax compliance. Serving clients from early‑stage startups through fully mature multinational corporations. EGC delivers practical, strategic guidance that allows you to invest more resources into advancing your innovation.

Our Tax Services
Eva Garland Consulting’s (EGC) tax team provides specialized tax preparation and planning for companies engaged in research and development (R&D). We help innovation-driven organizations navigate R&D tax credits, grant funding, and government compliance to maximize benefits while ensuring accurate, compliant filings. From SBIR/STTR awardees to investor-funded R&D companies, our experts deliver strategic, tailored guidance to optimize tax outcomes and support long-term growth.
R&D Tax Credit Strategy & Documentation
EGC helps clients identify, calculate, and substantiate eligible federal and state R&D tax credits. We take a comprehensive approach that aligns technical research activities, financial data, and grant‑funded work to ensure credits are maximized and defensible.
Federal, State, and Local Incentives
In addition to R&D tax credits, many jurisdictions offer incentives designed to support innovation and economic development. EGC helps clients identify and leverage these opportunities to complement their R&D investments.
Tax Compliance for Federal Awards and Contracts
Government funding introduces unique tax and reporting considerations. EGC provides guidance to ensure tax filings accurately reflect grant and contract activity while remaining compliant with applicable regulations.
Strategic Tax Planning for R&D‑Focused Companies
EGC works with clients to proactively plan for the tax implications of growth, funding events, and organizational changes.
Strategic Tax Spotlights
Read Now — 6 Tax Strategies that all Early-Stage R&D Companies Should be Thinking About
EGC Accounting’s PJ Donohue, CPA, outlines six actionable strategies, from leveraging R&D tax credits to taking advantage of QSBS and bonus depreciation.
Tax Law Changes: What SBIR and STTR Grantees need to know about OBBBA “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”
On July 4th of this year, the US enacted the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), making permanent changes to how research and development expenses are treated for tax purposes. Click here to learn what SBIR and STTR grant recipients should know to successfully navigate these changes.
“Working with EGC allows us to have an extremely knowledgeable team readily available to handle as much or as little as we require. PJ Donahue has guided us through some challenging tax situations, answering our questions, but more importantly, providing the advice we didn’t know to ask about. The tax team handles the here and now, while looking to the future and positioning us to grow. Our accounting team has structured our financial system for government compliance but also will do whatever we need from checking an entry to helping develop our policies and procedures. Working with EGC has been a pleasure and given us a sense of security in our operations, while providing the flexibility we need.”
Debbie Somers, Co-Founder & COO
“I really appreciate how the team has been proactive about providing support with pre-award negotiations and transition to accounting services after we got an award.”
Gavin Taylor, CTO
“While there are many impressive aspects of EGC, let me focus on 2 here. First, the timeliness and availability of the team is essential. I have a lot of questions and feel free to reach out to the various members for input and guidance at any time. Second, and extremely critical for an early stage research company like ours, we appreciate the flexibility that EGC provides enabling us to take advantage of as little or as much customized help as we need and as our cash flow allow while we are growing. We are looking forward to a long and growing future partnership.”
Debbie Somers, COO
“The EGC team is highly professional and keeps everything on track as it relates to accounting for federal grants.”
Ramani Ramchandran, President & Founder
“We’ve had the pleasure of working with the accounting team at Eva Garland Consulting, and Chris Gearing has been a standout partner throughout the process. From onboarding our new accounting team to supporting us as we scale, Chris and his team have been instrumental in helping us stay organized, compliant, and confident in our operations.”
Nicole Librandi, Accounting Manager
“I’ve had a great experience working with Eva Garland Consulting for our accounting needs at Clearsens. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and highly experienced in handling accounting for SBIR/STTR-funded companies.”
Yalcin Yamaner, CEO
Accelerating development of innovative technologies
EGC’s extraordinary team of scientists and accountants are ready to secure and manage non-dilutive funding to support your scientific innovations. Contact us to learn more.














































