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.

R&D Tax Credits for the Software Sector
R&D Tax Credits
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?
R&D Tax Credits
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
R&D Tax Credits
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
R&D Tax Credits
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
R&D Tax Credits
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
Is your R&D Tax Relief claim fully compliant?
R&D Tax Credits
Is your R&D Tax Relief claim fully compliant?
Is your R&D Tax Relief claim fully compliant? The UK Government introduced R&D Tax Relief more 20 years ago to incentivise businesses to invest in innovative activities, since when
Can I obtain tax relief on capitalised R&D expenditure?
R&D Qualifying Expenditure
Can I obtain tax relief on capitalised R&D expenditure?
Can I obtain tax relief on capitalised R&D expenditure? When an innovative company incurs expenditure on capital assets for R&D purposes it is important to understand how R&D tax
Can I claim R&D Tax Credits for grant-funded projects?
R&D Schemes
Can I claim R&D Tax Credits for grant-funded projects?
Can I claim R&D Tax Credits for grant-funded projects? The good news is that R&D Tax Credits/Relief can also be claimed on grant funded projects. It is a common
The impact of Connected Party relationships for R&D Tax Relief
R&D Qualifying Expenditure
The impact of Connected Party relationships for R&D Tax Relief
The impact of ‘Connected Party’ relationships for R&D Tax Relief What are ‘connected-party’ subcontractors or EPW’s under R&D Tax Relief legislation? Whilst there are numerous ways in which a
What do HMRC mean by the term ‘Competent Professional’?
R&D Schemes
What do HMRC mean by the term ‘Competent Professional’?
What do HMRC mean by the term ‘Competent Professional’? What is a competent professional? In overview terms, HMRC define compliant R&D for tax purposes as; ‘the seeking of an advancement
Differentiating Subcontractors from EPW’s for R&D Tax Relief
R&D Qualifying Expenditure
Differentiating Subcontractors from EPW’s for R&D Tax Relief
Differentiating Subcontractors from EPW’s for R&D Tax Relief What is the difference between a Subcontractor and an EPW in relation to an R&D Tax Relief claim? R&D projects often
The Research and Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) scheme
R&D Tax Credits
The Research and Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) scheme
The Research and Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) scheme As the RDEC scheme becomes more generous in its benefit rate, we give a short recap on what it is and

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