Knowledge Bank - R&D Tax Credits

Innovation Tax have a wealth of expert knowledge for you to access on R&D tax credits/relief. Our knowledge bank answers your questions in a series of simple guides & articles created by our sector specialists & tax professionals.

Welcome to our R&D Tax Credits Knowledge Bank

Innovation Tax are R&D tax relief claim specialists, we pride itself on the knowledge, experience and dedication of a team consisting of technical specialists, chartered tax professionals and ex-HMRC inspectors. This holistic expertise together with our business acumen combine to create tangible value for our clients. Each R&D tax credit claim that we undertake is compiled robustly in line with the prevailing legislation in order to maximise the claim benefit for our clients and is subjected to our comprehensive quality assurance protocols to ensure it passes through the HMRC claim process as efficiently as possible.

What is the R&D Tax credits/relief scheme?

The UK governments Research & Development tax relief scheme allows UK registered companies to recover up to 33% of their costs incurred whilst undertaking innovative activities such as advances made to new or existing products, processes, materials and software. The scheme is sector agnostic, and you can claim back 2 financial accounting years and every forward year of qualifying activity. Your business does not have to be profit making to claim and project success is not a factor.

There are two distinct R&D tax credit schemes.

One for SMEs and the RDEC (Research & Development Expenditure Credit) for ‘large’ companies which, for the purposes of the legislation, are those which employ more than 500 full-time staff and where either the turnover exceeds €100m or the Balance Sheet value exceeds €86m.

R&D tax credits/relief: Your questions are answered here:

Our Knowledge Bank contains answers to some of the common and not-so-common questions you may have on claiming R&D tax relief, which we are happy to share with companies looking to benefit from their innovative activities.

The Merged Research and Development Tax Scheme & Recent Changes
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The Merged Research and Development Tax Scheme & Recent Changes
The research and development (R&D) tax relief system is undergoing a significant overhaul, with the government unveiling a series of changes aimed at simplifying the relief. Effective from April
Research and Development – Autumn Statement 2023
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Research and Development – Autumn Statement 2023
Introduction The UK government is reforming Research and Development tax reliefs from April 2024 to simplify and improve the system. The changes include merging the RDEC and SME schemes
R&D Tax Credits for cloud computing and data licenses Post April 2023
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R&D Tax Credits for cloud computing and data licenses Post April 2023
R&D Tax Credits for cloud computing and data licenses Post April 2023 A Pivotal Change in R&D Tax Credits Innovation isn’t just about creating new technologies, it’s also about
Unlocking Potential with R&D Tax Credits for Mathematics: Changes and Opportunities
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Unlocking Potential with R&D Tax Credits for Mathematics: Changes and Opportunities
Unlocking Potential with R&D Tax Credits for Mathematics: Changes and Opportunities Introduction Pure mathematics is often viewed as an abstract and theoretical field. However, its impact reaches far beyond
A guide on R&D Tax terminology used by HMRC
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A guide on R&D Tax terminology used by HMRC
HMRC’s definition of R&D for tax purposes, as detailed in the BEIS (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) guidelines published in March 2004 and updated in December 2010, states that
R&D Tax Credits for the Food and Beverage Sector
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R&D Tax Credits for the Food and Beverage Sector
R&D Tax Credits for the Food and Beverage Sector Many companies in the food & beverage industry can gain significant amounts of funding from R&D Tax Credits The Food
R&D Tax Credits for the Construction Sector
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits for the Construction Sector
R&D Tax Credits for the Construction Sector More companies in the Construction industry could benefit from significant funding from R&D Tax Credits With over 325,000 registered firms operating within
R&D Tax Credits for the Software Sector
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R&D Tax Credits for the Software Sector
R&D Tax Credits for the Software Sector Software technology is advancing at an ever-increasing rate as the need for people, businesses and ultimately data to be connected to each
How do R&D Tax Credits impact the Engineering sector?
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How do R&D Tax Credits impact the Engineering sector?
How do R&D Tax Credits impact the Engineering sector? UK companies in the Engineering sector could benefit from significant funding through the R&D Tax Credit scheme The UK engineering
R&D Tax Credits for the Agricultural sector
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R&D Tax Credits for the Agricultural sector
R&D Tax Credits for the Agricultural Sector Many more companies in the Agricultural & Horticultural sector could benefit from funding from R&D Tax Credits The agricultural and horticultural sectors
Myths and Misconceptions about claiming R&D Tax Relief
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Myths and Misconceptions about claiming R&D Tax Relief
Myths and Misconceptions about claiming R&D Tax Relief Why do so many companies miss out on significant amounts Government funding through the R&D Tax Credit scheme? At Innovation Tax,
R&D Tax Credits for the Manufacturing Sector
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R&D Tax Credits for the Manufacturing Sector
R&D Tax Credits for the Manufacturing Sector The Manufacturing industry accounts for 25% of all R&D Tax credit claims made In the fast-moving world of smart technology, the ability

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