1. Informational purposes only
The content on the website at ricercacredit.com (the “Site”), operated by Francette, LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company doing business as “Ricerca”, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Pages such as our R&D tax credit guide, the §174A expensing guide, and our industry pages offer a high-level overview of topics such as the Federal Research & Development tax credit (IRC §41) and §174/§174A. They are not a comprehensive or definitive statement of the law, and they cannot account for your facts.
2. Not tax, legal, or accounting advice
Nothing on the Site constitutes tax, legal, accounting, financial, or other professional advice, and nothing on the Site should be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional who is familiar with your specific facts and circumstances. Tax laws and regulations are complex, change over time, and apply differently depending on each taxpayer’s situation.
3. No accountant-client or attorney-client relationship
Your access to or use of the Site - including reading content, running the credit estimator, submitting a contact form, or completing the get-started questionnaire - does not create an accountant-client, attorney-client, fiduciary, advisory, or other professional relationship between you and Francette, LLC, Ricerca, or any of our personnel. Such a relationship is formed only through a separate, written engagement agreement signed by both parties.
4. Results vary - no guarantee of eligibility or benefit
Eligibility for, and the amount of, any tax credit, deduction, or other benefit depends on your specific facts and on applicable law as applied to those facts. We make no representation, warranty, or guarantee that you will qualify for any credit or deduction or that you will achieve any particular result, outcome, or benefit. Past results do not predict future outcomes.
5. Illustrative figures
Any numbers, percentages, ranges, estimates, or examples on the Site - including any output from the credit estimator or any other calculator - are illustrative only. They are simplified models provided to explain general concepts, they do not apply the statute to your facts, and they are not an estimate, projection, or promise of your actual credit, deduction, refund, savings, or other result.
6. External links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites and resources provided for convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, products, services, or practices of any third-party site or resource. Accessing them is at your own risk and subject to those third parties’ terms and policies.
7. No warranty of accuracy or completeness
While we strive to provide useful and current information, the Site and its content are provided on an “as is” basis without warranties of any kind, and we make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or timeliness of any content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the Site. See our Terms of Service for additional terms.
Currency of content. Our tax content reflects our understanding of federal law, regulations, and published IRS guidance at the time each page was written - statutes, forms, procedures, and IRS positions change, sometimes retroactively. Before relying on anything here, check the current version of the relevant Internal Revenue Code section, Treasury regulations, IRS forms and instructions, and any later guidance, and confirm the position with a qualified professional.
8. Consult a qualified professional
Before taking - or refraining from - any action based on the Site, consult a qualified tax, legal, or accounting professional who can advise you based on your specific circumstances. If you would like to discuss your situation, contact us at [email protected].
The rest of the compliance surface
These documents are written to be read together. Each one links back here.