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Your MSP’s Hidden Tax Credit Opportunity: The R&D Tax Credit
Industry InsightMar 11, 2026For: Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
Many managed service providers (MSPs) overlook the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit, which can offer significant financial benefits. Qualifying activities often include improving existing processes or technologies, not just creating new products. Proper documentation and engagement with tax specialists can help MSPs unlock these opportunities and even claim credits retroactively, providing substantial cash savings.
Key takeaways
–Many MSPs are unaware they can qualify for the R&D Tax Credit by improving existing processes or technologies.
–Proper documentation is crucial to claim the R&D credit, as routine technical activities may qualify under IRS guidelines.
–MSPs can potentially recover tax savings by amending past returns to claim credits retrospectively.
–Engaging with a CPA or R&D specialist can help MSPs identify and properly document qualifying activities, unlocking significant tax benefits.
From Multiples to Momentum: How IT Valuations Are Evolving in 2026
Industry InsightFeb 23, 2026For: MSP owners considering mergers and acquisitions
In 2026, the MSP M&A market prioritizes operational maturity and strategic clarity over mere recurring revenue. Valuations now favor firms with sustainable growth and resilient business models. Premium multiples are achieved by those showcasing cybersecurity expertise, governance, and AI adaptability, inducing competitive pressure on mid-tier firms. Success hinges on building momentum through durable and transferable business operations.
Key takeaways
–Buyers in the MSP M&A market are prioritizing firms with operational maturity, strategic clarity, and sustainable growth over those with high recurring revenue alone.
–Valuations are increasingly influenced by a business's ability to sustain operations and transfer client relationships seamlessly post-acquisition.
–Premium multiples are awarded to MSPs demonstrating cybersecurity depth, GRC capabilities, and AI adaptability.
–Mid-tier MSPs face valuation compression, while those not innovating experience sharper declines.
2025 in the Rearview, 2026 on the Horizon: Key Insights on M&A, Valuations, and Tax Strategy for MSPs
Industry InsightDec 14, 2025For: MSP leaders and executives
The managed services market is projected to continue growing at an 11–12% CAGR, but MSPs must exceed this rate to gain market share. AI adoption is pivotal, with successful MSPs focusing on infrastructure readiness and governance to leverage AI's full potential. The evolving tax landscape in 2025-2026 presents opportunities such as R&D credits and bonus depreciation, while improving gross margins remains crucial for increasing profitability and valuations.
Key takeaways
–MSPs should aim for growth beyond the industry average of 11–12% to gain market share, leveraging rate increases and cross-selling.
–AI readiness starts with infrastructure and governance, offering MSPs revenue opportunities before full AI implementation.
–Maximizing gross margin is key to profitability; even small improvements can dramatically impact valuations.
–Tax strategy opportunities for MSPs in 2025-2026 include R&D tax credits and bonus depreciation potential.
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