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GrantTree Expands R&D Tax Team with Four New Hires
New joiners add considerable claim experience and technical acumen to GrantTree’s R&D Tax offering.
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Party Manifestos Point to Stability for R&D Tax Relief
Pre-election promises bring welcome relief to business leaders worried about remaining compliant with further reforms.
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What Would a Labour Government Mean for R&D Tax Relief?
With Labour way ahead in the polls, GrantTree examines what a Kier Starmer administration would mean for the future of R&D Tax Relief.
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GrantTree Shortlisted for Best Independent Tax Consultancy Award
GrantTree has been shortlisted for a prestigious Tolley’s Taxation Award in the Best Independent Tax Consultancy category.
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Business Leaders Face Personal Risk from New R&D Tax Requirements
All companies must now list an individual responsible for their claim, with worrying implications for business leaders.
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2024 R&D Tax Reforms – Your Questions Answered
GrantTree answers your pressing questions about the upcoming reforms to R&D Tax Relief, including the merger of the SME and RDEC schemes.
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Nearly half of R&D Tax claims fall short of new requirements
HMRC’s revelation points to a troubling lack of understanding among applicants and substandard counsel from R&D Tax providers.
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R&D Tax Credits: Qualifying Indirect Activities Explained
The R&D Tax Credits scheme lets you claim relief on a range of indirect development activities, like maintenance and administrative work. Here’s what you need to know.
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How Outside Investment Impacts Your R&D Tax Credits Claim
Securing outside investment can be a major turning point for your company. But it could also have a significant impact on your R&D Tax Credits
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Can I Claim VGTR and R&D Tax Relief at the Same Time?
Some companies are allowed to claim VGTR and R&D Tax Relief at the same time. But only in very specific circumstances. Here’s what you need
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VGTR: What is it? Am I eligible? How do I claim?
Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR) provides UK games studios with thousands of pounds in critical government funding. This guide explains how the scheme works, which
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VGTR: Which Costs Can I Claim For?
VGTR expert Lewis Songaila explains which of your game development costs you can claim for under Video Games Tax Relief. Video Games Tax Relief is
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Can I Claim VGTR for Unfinished Games?
Studios can claim Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR) for unfinished games. But there’s one significant difference in the claim process that you need to know
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VGTR: How Much Can My Studio Claim?
VGTR is a lucrative lifeline for games developers looking for additional funding. But how much your studio can claim varies greatly depending on your spending
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A Guide to GrantTree’s Anti Money Laundering Requirements
As a provider of accountancy services, GrantTree is required to record and cross-check certain information about our clients. In line with the Money Laundering, Terrorist