Understanding the new R&D regulations: cloud computing, data license and pure mathematics
Cloud

Understanding the new R&D regulations: cloud computing, data license and pu...

9m Duncan Edwards , Incentives and reliefs senior manager, Markel Tax

Understanding the new R&D regulations: cloud compu...

Duncan Edwards, Incentives and Reliefs Senior Manager at Markel Tax, explains the motivations behind the recent changes to the R&D regime Read More...

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HMRC R&D raid poses “significant risk” to accountants
HMRC

HMRC R&D raid poses “significant risk” to accountants

10m Sam Alberti

HMRC R&D raid poses “significant risk” to accounta...

HMRC investigations into R&D claims will have risen by 900% in the past four years, research suggests Read More...

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Pace of R&D change ‘adding complexity’ for accountants
R&D

Pace of R&D change ‘adding complexity’ for accountants

10m Sam Alberti

Pace of R&D change ‘adding complexity’ for account...

The lack of a clear reform roadmap risks erosion of trust in the R&D system, one expert says Read More...

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Over half of SMEs opposed to R&D reform, study finds
Business

Over half of SMEs opposed to R&D reform, study finds

11m Sam Alberti

Over half of SMEs opposed to R&D reform, study fin...

'The scheme needs to be set out in a better way than the government is proposing' Read More...

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The future of R&D tax relief?
R&D

The future of R&D tax relief?

1y Emma Rawson , ATT Technical Officer

The future of R&D tax relief?

ATT technical officer, Emma Rawson, takes a look at the challenges arising from the proposed new combined R&D relief scheme Read More...

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R&D tax relief reform “isn’t enough” to prevent bogus claims, inquiry finds
R&D

R&D tax relief reform “isn’t enough” to prevent bogus claims, inquiry finds

1y Sam Alberti

R&D tax relief reform “isn’t enough” to prevent bo...

An estimated £469m worth of R&D-related error fraud occurred in the 2021/22 financial year Read More...

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SMEs reeling from slashed R&D tax reliefs, experts say
Business

SMEs reeling from slashed R&D tax reliefs, experts say

1y Sam Alberti

SMEs reeling from slashed R&D tax reliefs, experts...

The attempt to reduce bogus claims has been described as a ‘sledgehammer to crack a nut’ Read More...

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Autumn Statement 2022: R&D relief for SMEs slashed
Budget

Autumn Statement 2022: R&D relief for SMEs slashed

1y Sam Alberti

Autumn Statement 2022: R&D relief for SMEs slashed

The changes come amid “concerning” reports of abuse and fraud in R&D tax relief for SMEs, according to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Read More...

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HMRC R&D fraud clampdown deterring authentic claims, experts say
R&D

HMRC R&D fraud clampdown deterring authentic claims, experts say

1y Sam Alberti

HMRC R&D fraud clampdown deterring authentic claim...

The total value of R&D claims in the UK fell by 4% between 2019/20 and 2020/21 Read More...

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Total UK R&D claim value falls for the first time ever
R&D

Total UK R&D claim value falls for the first time ever

1y Sam Alberti

Total UK R&D claim value falls for the first time ...

Meanwhile, an uptick in the number of claims appears to show an innovation investment slump Read More...

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UK R&D criteria to be tightened in system overhaul
Business

UK R&D criteria to be tightened in system overhaul

2y Sam Alberti

UK R&D criteria to be tightened in system overhaul

New government proposals see scope widen in some areas but narrow in others Read More...

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Major spike in bogus R&D claims highlights ‘challenge’ for HMRC, experts say
Tax

Major spike in bogus R&D claims highlights ‘challenge’ for HMRC, experts sa...

2y Sam Alberti

Major spike in bogus R&D claims highlights ‘challe...

Forthcoming government changes will seek to tighten the regime to foster a “new culture of enterprise” Read More...

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Outsource your R&D tax relief services and “offload the risk”
Tax

Outsource your R&D tax relief services and “offload the risk”

2y Sam Alberti

Outsource your R&D tax relief services and “offloa...

Firms should consider outsourcing R&D tax relief services to offload risk without sacrificing profit Read More...

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Spring Statement: R&D tax credits to be reformed in the UK
Budget

Spring Statement: R&D tax credits to be reformed in the UK

2y Sam Alberti

Spring Statement: R&D tax credits to be reformed i...

Widening the scope of the scheme will help the UK become a “science superpower”, according to Chancellor Rishi Sunak Read More...

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Spurious R&D claims an “unbelievable” drain on company resources
R&D

Spurious R&D claims an “unbelievable” drain on company resources

2y Sam Alberti

Spurious R&D claims an “unbelievable” drain on com...

Abuse of the system will highlight the value of trustworthy advisers, according to one expert Read More...

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R&D tax relief: changes in the pipeline
Tax

R&D tax relief: changes in the pipeline

2y Emma Rawson , ATT Technical Officer

R&D tax relief: changes in the pipeline

ATT technical officer, Emma Rawson, looks at proposed changes that could affect all companies claiming R&D tax relief from April 2023 Read More...

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ForrestBrown leads “landmark” R&D tribunal victory against HMRC
Legal

ForrestBrown leads “landmark” R&D tribunal victory against HMRC

2y Sam Alberti

ForrestBrown leads “landmark” R&D tribunal victory...

The case is expected to lay a marker for SMEs in making future claims Read More...

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Call to prepare as HMRC ramp up investigations into R&D tax credits
Tax

Call to prepare as HMRC ramp up investigations into R&D tax credits

2y Tom Lemmon

Call to prepare as HMRC ramp up investigations int...

Businesses must get ready for HMRC’s clampdown on “spurious claims”, according to Justine Dignam, director of incentives and reliefs at Markel Tax Rea...

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Sharp rise in R&D tax credit claims is cause for both optimism and concern, says industry experts
HMRC

Sharp rise in R&D tax credit claims is cause for both optimism and concern,...

2y Sam Alberti

Sharp rise in R&D tax credit claims is cause for b...

While R&D investment promotes economic growth, fraudulent claims may be slipping through the net Read More...

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R&D relief scheme “must be updated” to minimise uncertainty, industry argues
Corporate Tax

R&D relief scheme “must be updated” to minimise uncertainty, industry argue...

3y Sam Alberti

R&D relief scheme “must be updated” to minimise un...

Sources say that while the regime is positive, it must reflect the “reality of the 2020s” Read More...

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Inside Accountancy podcast: Targeting tax incentives
Tax

Inside Accountancy podcast: Targeting tax incentives

4y Leanna Reeves

Inside Accountancy podcast: Targeting tax incentiv...

In this episode of Inside Accountancy, reporter Leanna Reeves talks to GovGrant CEO Luke Hamm to assess which R&D tax reliefs are available for corpor...

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