The Tax Credit Opportunities Startups Often Forget (And Why It Keeps Happening)
Summary: Startups often miss out on valuable tax credits because they lack processes to identify, document and claim them throughout the year.
March 23, 2026–Many startups overlook a source of capital that doesn’t require dilution at all: tax credits.
In a new article for Crunchbase News, Burkland Tax Supervisor Harrison Garba explains why valuable credits often go unclaimed and how founders can make tax planning a year-round practice. From R&D and hiring to employee benefits and facility upgrades, Garba shows how proactive planning can help startups recover eligible costs, extend runway, and strengthen financial discipline.