Mark Kashinskiy
Managing Partner – Founder
Unlock R&D Tax Credits for Your SaaS Company
If your team is building software, refining architecture, or solving technical problems, you're likely owed a substantial R&D refund - even if you're pre-revenue.
Depending on where you are in your journey - R&D Tax Credits can be applied towards payroll taxes or income taxes.
Why SaaS Companies Qualify
SaaS development is technical by nature. Whether you're iterating on backend logic, building proprietary algorithms, or enhancing cloud infrastructure, those costs may be eligible for R&D tax relief.
We help SaaS founders, CTOs, and CFOs uncover overlooked credits tied to:
What Makes R&K Different
Built for high-growth tech.
We’ve secured over $100M in credits for early- and growth-stage SaaS companies. Our team includes former Big 4 Tax CPAs, Tax Attorneys, and Software Engineers who speak your language - code and compliance.
Maximize refund without risk
Audit-ready documentation
3-4 hours total time investment from your team
Our Process
Technical interviews
We meet with your key staff to identify every qualifying project and disqualify any that don’t meet IRS criteria.
Financial analysis
Our team reviews your payroll, general ledger, and tax returns to calculate the full credit.
Compliance review
A dedicated team with an impeccable IRS defense record reviews everything through our QA process.
Deliver
& file
You receive a complete, audit ready report that your CPA files alongside your taxes or amends for prior years.
Recent Results
An AI startup (seed stage) secured $120K
Designed, trained, and optimized proprietary machine learning models, addressing uncertainty in algorithm selection, feature engineering, and performance tuning to improve accuracy in early-stage deployment.
A blockchain platform secured $400K
Designed and validated smart contract protocols to improve transaction security and scalability.
A data analytics firm secured $325K
Built and refined algorithms for large-scale data ingestion, normalization, and predictive insights.
An EdTech SaaS company secured $310K
Created adaptive learning modules and tested real-time collaboration tools for virtual classrooms.
A telehealth platform secured $441K
Developed and tested HIPAA-compliant video consultation architecture and remote patient monitoring capabilities to address data security and real time performance.
One-Year Window for Retroactive Claims
Thanks to the newly passed federal legislation, SaaS companies that missed R&D claims from 2022 or 2023 may still qualify - but only for a limited time.
Don’t leave six figures on the table.
Schedule Your Free Credit Review
Start with a no-obligation call to determine what your SaaS business could claim.
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Details
Mark is the Founder and CEO of RK Partners; he is a serial entrepreneur with a focus on ventures at the intersection of tax incentives, technology, and consulting. With a strong background in commercial strategy and a track record of launching and scaling ventures, he has spent the past decade helping companies unlock hidden value through government incentives, while scaling high-performance teams across a range of industries.
Mark led the firm from the ground up, growing RK into one of the most rapidly growing Tax Credits & Incentives consultancies in the US. Serving clients from high-growth startups through to large enterprises, Mark has played a hands-on role in building the firm’s commercial engine, operational structure, and leadership team – laying the foundational infrastructure for long-term success.
April Zozzaro
Managing Partner – CPA
April is responsible for overseeing the entire consulting arm of RK Partners, leading the firm’s R&D Tax Credit practice. A licensed CPA with a Master’s in Accounting, she brings over 12 years of specialized experience in R&D tax incentives, having worked across a broad range of industries and supported companies from early-stage startups to global Fortune 500s.
Before joining RK Partners, April held a Manager role at Deloitte, where she was instrumental in delivering over $700 million in R&D tax credits to her clients. Since joining RK, she has played a foundational role in building the firm’s consulting practice from the ground up - designing its technical approach, developing operational frameworks, and scaling a high-performing team of consultants.
Under her leadership, RK Partners has established a reputation for technical excellence, rigorous compliance, and meaningful client impact. April’s ability to bridge deep subject matter expertise with practical business acumen has made her a trusted advisor to clients and a cornerstone of the firm’s growth and delivery success.
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Samuel Wooldridge
Senior Partner - Head of Commercial
With over 7 years of international experience in Tax Credits and Incentives, Sam leads the Commercial Team at RK Partners, where he combines sharp commercial acumen with strategic leadership. Throughout his career, he has helped a wide range of businesses unlock the full value of government incentives. While his client base spans multiple industries, he has developed particular expertise in Agriculture, Software, and Manufacturing.
At RK, Sam is responsible for driving the firm’s commercial strategy and leading all client engagement initiatives, ensuring clients and partners consistently receive exceptional value. Recognized for his deep industry knowledge, ability to build and scale high-performing teams, and his commitment to long-term client relationships, Sam is a trusted leader in an increasingly dynamic and competitive landscape.
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Scott H. Durepo
Senior Partner – Compliance Officer
Scott spent 19 years at Deloitte Tax in both the Research and Development Tax Credit Group and the Tax Controversy Group and has over 25 years’ experience with the Research Tax Credit. He represented Fortune 100 and 500 companies as well as much smaller clients during their IRS audits. He successfully resolved 55 cases at the Examination level and has not had even one case that went to IRS Appeals. The resolutions included amounts from a few hundred thousand to over 200 million.
At RK Partners, Scott leads the firm’s compliance and audit defense function. He directly oversees the training and development of our consulting team, ensuring they maintain a deep and current understanding of federal tax law, recent case law, and IRS examination trends. His rigorous approach to documentation, substantiation, and risk management safeguards our clients and reinforces the technical credibility of every claim we prepare.
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Matthew Michaud
Partner
Matt Michaud is a seasoned professional with nearly a decade of experience in the R&D Tax Credit space, combining commercial expertise with strong operational and team leadership. As one of the earliest team members at the firm, Matt has played a pivotal role in shaping its growth trajectory: expanding market presence, developing internal capabilities, and helping establish a high-performance culture.
With deep knowledge of R&D tax incentives and a consultative, solutions-focused approach, Matt has partnered with businesses across sectors including software, engineering, and product development to help them realize the full value of government incentives. Beyond his client-facing work, he has contributed significantly to strategic planning, team development, and cross-functional collaboration, positioning the firm for long-term success in a competitive industry.
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