Martin Gamez is the Founder of Tax Formulations, a firm that helps businesses and CPA firms unlock millions in tax credits while reducing audit risk and streamlining compliance. With over 25 years of experience in federal and state incentives, he is particularly adept at navigating the often misunderstood R&D tax credit. Martin has collaborated with startups and large enterprises across industries such as technology, engineering, manufacturing, life sciences, and software. His practical, hands-on approach makes complex tax strategies easy to understand.

Many business owners unknowingly leave thousands to millions of dollars on the table simply because they don’t fully understand how to leverage specialized tax incentives. With complex rules, changing regulations, and widespread misconceptions, navigating tax credits can feel overwhelming. How can businesses avoid costly mistakes and claim the credits they rightfully deserve?

According to Martin Gamez, a tax consultant with over 25 years of experience in federal and state incentives, many companies wrongly assume they don’t qualify for R&D tax credits or fail to document their activities correctly. He highlights that industries far beyond tech and pharmaceuticals — including food, textiles, and manufacturing — often engage in qualifying research and development without realizing it. By carefully analyzing wages, supplies, and contractor expenses while ensuring IRS audit readiness, businesses can unlock significant savings and minimize risk. Martin explains that a hands-on, detail-oriented approach is crucial to maximize every eligible dollar.

In this episode of RAW Spotlight, host Victor Huynh sits down with Martin Gamez, Founder of Tax Formulations, to talk about why so many businesses overpay in taxes and how to address the issue. They discuss common misconceptions about R&D tax credits, how to qualify even without labs or scientists, and critical documentation mistakes to avoid. Martin also shares insights on cost segregation and how AI is shaping the future of tax consulting.