RK Partners Appoints Retired Lieutenant General John Deedrick as Strategic Adviser to Defense Practice
RK Partners, an R&D tax credit consulting firm based in New York City, has appointed retired Lieutenant General (Ret.) John Deedrick as a strategic adviser for its defense practice. With over 35 years of military experience and leadership roles across the U.S. Army, Joint Commands, and NATO postings, Deedrick will help RK Partners expand its work with defense companies by identifying R&D tax credit opportunities tied to technical innovation in the sector. RK Partners specializes in helping innovative businesses maximize their eligibility for federal and state research and development (R&D) tax credits. Defense firms often overlook these benefits because engineering teams do not flag qualifying activities, but RK helps them identify and quantify such work accurately. The firm has already secured over $110 million in R&D credits across industries, including a recent $685K credit for an avionics company working on control panel technology. RK Partners differentiates itself from larger competitors by using subject-matter-expert consultants trained in tax law to ensure compliance and maximize claims. The firm aims to leverage Deedrick's extensive defense background as it scales its practice, helping clients navigate the complex landscape of R&D credits.
Topics: consulting defense R&D tax credits