Boast is for tech startups and innovative companies that haven't tapped R&D credits yet. For a non-R&D SMB, not applicable.
About
In practice. What you can do with Boast.
Boast is r&D tax credit claim automation platform. Free to start, paid plans for more. Built for B2B consultants and CFOs and finance managers.
Specialized in tax automation, and professional interface. Estimated time saving: 2h/month.
Keep it if: regular use or essential features. Skip it if: occasional use or tight budget. Main limit: pricing to be verified based on usage. Free, but keep it only if it stays useful.
Practical uses
Claim federal and state R&D credits for a tech startup.
Automate R&D credit preparation and maximize claims.
Raise capital by recovering equity via R&D credits.
Features & use cases
Tax automation
Pros and cons. What Boast does well, and what to expect.
Pros
Contingency model: zero fees if no success.
Powerful automation cuts prep from 60h+ to ~5h.
Very high IRS acceptance rate.
Tax expertise combined with AI.
Cons
A commission is taken on credits claimed, which can be substantial.
No free trial or preview.
Requires accurate financial and engineering data.
When it makes sense. Keep Boast, or challenge it?
Keep if
Your company invests in R&D and has never claimed federal/state R&D credits.
You've spent significantly on engineer salaries, software, testing.
Challenge if
Your company has no R&D or tech innovation.
You've already claimed all available credits.
Our verdict. What to know about Boast.
Why this verdict
Great
Boast is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, a free tier to test before paying, clearly documented use cases.
