From fondo-pack
Optimizes Fondo costs for startups: maximizes R&D tax credits from dev tools like AWS/GCP/Figma/GitHub, picks best plans, simplifies bookkeeping.
How this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
Slash command
/fondo-pack:fondo-cost-tuningThis skill is limited to the following tools:
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Maximize Fondo ROI: the R&D tax credit alone should exceed the annual Fondo cost for most startups.
Maximize Fondo ROI: the R&D tax credit alone should exceed the annual Fondo cost for most startups.
Fondo TaxPass cost: ~$4,000-8,000/year (varies by plan)
Average R&D credit: $21,000/year
Bookkeeping savings: $12,000-24,000/year (vs. dedicated bookkeeper)
Tax prep savings: $5,000-10,000/year (vs. separate CPA)
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Net ROI: $24,000-47,000/year benefit
| Action | Impact |
|---|---|
| Convert key contractors to W-2 employees | W-2 wages qualify at 100% vs 65% for contractors |
| Tag cloud compute (AWS/GCP) to R&D projects | Qualifies as supply expense |
| Document technical uncertainty in projects | Strengthens audit defense |
| Track contractor hours on R&D activities | Maximizes contractor credit |
| Include software tools used for R&D | Figma, GitHub, testing tools qualify |
| Your Situation | Recommended Plan |
|---|---|
| Pre-revenue, < 10 employees | Bookkeeping only |
| Revenue-generating, any size | TaxPass (includes R&D credits) |
| Series B+, complex structure | Enterprise (dedicated team) |
| Multi-entity or international | Enterprise |
For architecture overview, see fondo-reference-architecture.
npx claudepluginhub jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills --plugin fondo-packExecutes Fondo R&D tax credit workflow for startups: qualifies activities like software/ML dev, calculates credits from wages/cloud expenses, files Form 6765, claims payroll tax offset up to $500k/year.
Guides bootstrapped solo founders in bookkeeping setup, revenue/expense tracking, tax prep, SaaS revenue recognition, and accounting software selection like Wave and QuickBooks.
Guides Finta Free vs Pro plan selection by investor count, fundraising activity, deal rooms, Stripe payments, and team needs. Links to pricing.