A £1.13bn problem: HMRC’s crackdown on R&D tax errors
Corporate Tax

A £1.13bn problem: HMRC’s crackdown on R&D tax errors

3m Accountancy Age

A £1.13bn problem: HMRC’s crackdown on R&D tax err...

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched a voluntary disclosure initiative aimed at companies that have overclaimed research and development (R&am...

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Is the R&D tax credit regime still fit for purpose?
HMRC

Is the R&D tax credit regime still fit for purpose?

6m Nigel Layton, Partner and Head of Pharma & Life Sciences at Forvis Mazars

Is the R&D tax credit regime still fit for purpose...

Recent developments suggest that the R&D tax credit regime, established almost 25 years ago to support innovative UK businesses, is facing critica...

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Is R&D tax relief entering a new era?
R&D

Is R&D tax relief entering a new era?

8m Rory Fothergill

Is R&D tax relief entering a new era?

The last couple of years has seen monumental changes within the R&D tax relief world.  We are currently in an era where depending on when a compan...

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Navigating R&D tax credit claims in the software development world
Opinion Blog

Navigating R&D tax credit claims in the software development world

8m Mark Graves, Partner in the Innovation Tax team

Navigating R&D tax credit claims in the software d...

Originally set up to be a generous scheme to position UK companies at the forefront of innovation, Research & Development Tax Relief is one of HMR...

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Election tax policies under scrutiny, accountants demand transparency and innovation
Brexit & Economy

Election tax policies under scrutiny, accountants demand transparency and i...

9m Rachael Kennedy

Election tax policies under scrutiny, accountants ...

As the UK gears up for the general election, accounting and tax experts are calling on the incoming government to address critical gaps in tax policie...

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An accountants guide to the Liberal Democrats' manifesto
Corporate Tax

An accountants guide to the Liberal Democrats' manifesto

10m Accountancy Age

An accountants guide to the Liberal Democrats' man...

The Liberal Democrats' 2024 manifesto, "For A Fair Deal," proposes significant tax reforms, focusing on fairness and sustainability. Key changes inclu...

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Why pharma and life sciences businesses shouldn’t just focus on the science
R&D

Why pharma and life sciences businesses shouldn’t just focus on the science

10m By Nigel Layton, Partner and Head of Pharma & Life Sciences at Forvis Mazars

Why pharma and life sciences businesses shouldn’t ...

Pharma and life sciences businesses, understandably, tend to focus on the science and development of ideas and the groundbreaking therapies this might...

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R&D regime changes call for diligence
R&D

R&D regime changes call for diligence

10m Institute of Financial Accountants

R&D regime changes call for diligence

The new guidance from HMRC regarding the R&D tax scheme shows that the Government is taking action against false claims, resulting in a more thoro...

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Thousands of businesses at risk of missing R&D tax relief
R&D

Thousands of businesses at risk of missing R&D tax relief

12m Accountancy Age

Thousands of businesses at risk of missing R&D tax...

Tens of thousands of businesses could potentially miss out on vital research and development (R&D) tax relief. New requirements for companies to p...

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Forget the budget, we need to be thinking longer-term
Budget

Forget the budget, we need to be thinking longer-term

1y Rachael King

Forget the budget, we need to be thinking longer-t...

Amid economic uncertainty, UK political parties are betting on innovation-driven sectors like technology, manufacturing, and green energy to power gro...

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Businesses save £1.4 billion in corporation tax through Patent Box scheme
Corporate Tax

Businesses save £1.4 billion in corporation tax through Patent Box scheme

1y Accountancy Age

Businesses save £1.4 billion in corporation tax th...

The amount of tax saved by businesses through HMRC’s Patent Box scheme has increased by 23% over the last five years, from £1.14 billion in 2017/18 to...

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Tech leaders debate AI skills shortage in Parliament
Business

Tech leaders debate AI skills shortage in Parliament

1y Rachael King

Tech leaders debate AI skills shortage in Parliame...

Technology industry leaders are pressing the government for substantial investment to prepare the next generation with essential digital and AI skills...

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Navigating the new normal: The strategic turn to outsourcing in R&D tax services
R&D

Navigating the new normal: The strategic turn to outsourcing in R&D tax ser...

1y Rachael Kennedy

Navigating the new normal: The strategic turn to o...

Amidst complex regulations and a crackdown on fraud, UK accounting firms are increasingly turning to outsourcing as a strategic approach to ensure com...

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R&D tax changes risk deterring business investment, Lords report warns
HMRC

R&D tax changes risk deterring business investment, Lords report warns

1y Accountancy Age

R&D tax changes risk deterring business investment...

The House of Lords Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee has published a report today (February 1) raising concerns over the Government’s ...

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UK Accountants brace for significant tax changes in 2024
Administration

UK Accountants brace for significant tax changes in 2024

1y Accountancy Age

UK Accountants brace for significant tax changes i...

The upcoming tax changes in 2024 will significantly impact businesses and individuals in the UK. Accountants play a crucial role in helping clients na...

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Is consolidation the answer to the UK’s R&D advisory problem?
HMRC

Is consolidation the answer to the UK’s R&D advisory problem?

1y Rachael Kennedy

Is consolidation the answer to the UK’s R&D adviso...

Amidst rising fraud and complexity, the consolidation of the UK’s R&D advisory market could be the key to unlocking reliable, efficient, and compliant...

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HMRC scrutiny driving surge in R&D outsourcing, expert says
HMRC

HMRC scrutiny driving surge in R&D outsourcing, expert says

2y Sam Alberti

HMRC scrutiny driving surge in R&D outsourcing, ex...

Many have criticised the pace of change in the UK's R&D regime in recent years Read More...

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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...

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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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‘Arbitrary’ new R&D threshold could encourage fraud
Brexit & Economy

‘Arbitrary’ new R&D threshold could encourage fraud

2y Sam Alberti

‘Arbitrary’ new R&D threshold could encourage frau...

40% R&D threshold is an "arbitrary" number and may exclude many SMEs, accounting experts caution Read More...

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‘Further complexity’: accountants split on new R&D reliefs
Budget

‘Further complexity’: accountants split on new R&D reliefs

2y Sam Alberti

‘Further complexity’: accountants split on new R&D...

New R&D tax measures mark 'return to generosity' but add complexity, argue accounting experts Read More...

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

The future of R&D tax relief?

2y Emma Rawson

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 exodus for UK STEM amid ‘complexity and uncertainty’
HMRC

R&D exodus for UK STEM amid ‘complexity and uncertainty’

2y Sam Alberti

R&D exodus for UK STEM amid ‘complexity and uncert...

Half of all STEM businesses plan to move R&D activity overseas due to forthcoming changes 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

2y 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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UK to consult on ‘radical simplification’ of R&D regime
R&D

UK to consult on ‘radical simplification’ of R&D regime

2y Sam Alberti

UK to consult on ‘radical simplification’ of R&D r...

The new scheme will seek to allow businesses to more effectively budget for R&D expenditure Read More...

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