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HMRC’s R&D Tax Slowdown is Coming. Here’s How to Avoid It
If you’ve just finished your financial year and are planning to apply for R&D Tax Relief, there’s something you need to know.
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2023 R&D Tax Relief Changes – What You Need to Know
Everything you need to know about the changes to the R&D Tax Relief scheme that will take place in 2023.
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2023 R&D Tax Report – The Key Takeaways
Head of R&D Tax Relief Sam Aiken shares the biggest revelations from this year’s R&D Tax Relief report, published by HMRC.
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R&D Tax Relief: New Requirements from August 2023
Companies will soon have to submit much more information about their development work to access R&D Tax Relief. Here’s what you need to know.
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R&D Tax Credits: Which Costs Can I Claim For?
Which costs qualify for R&D Tax Credits? Read GrantTree’s comprehensive guide to working out which of your costs qualify and how much you should claim for
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Chancellor Announces Additional Changes to R&D Tax Relief
HMRC sent nudge letters to over 2,000 R&D Tax Relief claimants in January as the agency expands its clampdown on fraudulent submissions.
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HMRC Sends Over 2,000 Nudge Letters to R&D Claimants
HMRC sent nudge letters to over 2,000 R&D Tax Relief claimants in January as the agency expands its clampdown on fraudulent submissions.
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Explained: 2023 Changes to SME R&D Tax Relief
The key things you need to know about the upcoming changes to the SME R&D Tax Relief scheme.
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R&D Tax Credits: Should You Surrender Your Losses?
The SME R&D Tax Credits scheme lets you surrender your losses in exchange for a cash credit. But should you? In most cases, yes. But
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R&D Tax Credits: How Much Can I Claim?
R&D Tax Relief is a generous scheme that gives you back up to 33% of your development costs as a tax break or a cash
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R&D Tax Relief and Subcontracted R&D
HMRC has specific rules on claiming R&D Tax Relief for subcontractors and subcontracted R&D. Here’s what you need to know.
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R&D Tax Credits: Linked and Partner Enterprises Explained
If your company has strong financial ties to other businesses, you may be classified as a linked or partner enterprise. This could have a significant
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SME R&D Tax Relief: Everything You Need to Know
SME R&D Tax Relief is a government incentive scheme providing UK startups and scaleups with billions of funding. Here’s everything you need to know about
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R&D Tax Relief for Grant Winners Rises 42%
The significant increase in the RDEC rate will make R&D Tax Relief much more lucrative for companies that win innovation grants. On 17 November, the
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What the RDEC Increase Means for Your R&D Claim
Here’s what the upcoming R&D expenditure credit (RDEC) increase means for your next R&D Tax Relief claim. On 17 November, the government announced it was
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R&D Tax Relief: The New Era of Compliance
HMRC’s more thorough approach means companies cannot afford to take compliance for granted. Since the start of the tax year, we have seen a marked
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Government Announces Major Changes to R&D Tax Relief
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has just announced significant changes to SME R&D Tax Relief and the Research and Development expenditure credit (RDEC). Here’s what you need
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What PM Rishi Sunak Means for R&D Tax Credits
Rishi Sunak’s appointment as PM gives us much-needed clarity on the future of R&D Tax Relief. It’s official. Rishi Sunak is the new Prime Minister,
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R&D Tax Credit Report 2022: Covid Curtails Innovation
HMRC’s latest R&D Tax Credits report spotlights the impact of Covid-19 on UK companies’ investment in research and development. Analysing the 2020-2021 tax year, the
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FIS Letters – What They Mean for Your R&D Tax Claim
A growing number of businesses are receiving letters from HMRC’s Fraud Investigations Services Unit (FIS) stating that they have fraudulently claimed money from the R&D
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Budget 2021: What R&D Tax Credits Changes Mean for UK Businesses
GrantTree’s head of R&D Tax Credits, Sam Aiken, explains what the changes to R&D Tax Credits proposed in the autumn budget mean for UK businesses.
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SME R&D Tax Relief or RDEC – Which one should I apply to?
R&D Tax Credits are made up of two schemes: SME R&D Tax Relief and RDEC. Here’s how to work out which one you should apply
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R&D Tax Credit Report: SMEs Drive Surge in Claims
HMRC has reported a jaw-dropping jump in the number of SME R&D Tax Credit claims. But what does this mean for innovation in the age
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Budget 2020: Our Predictions for Innovation Funding
The UK’s 2020 Budget will be announced on Wednesday. But what will it mean for innovation funding for UK businesses? GrantTree’s tax experts make their