At IP Tax Solutions, we exist because established innovation companies deserve better than the limited options currently available.
You shouldn't have to choose between:
- Big 4 firms (slow, expensive, junior staff handling your work)
- Local generalist accountants (missing specialist opportunities)
- Volume R&D claims factories (treating clients like numbers)
We bridge that gap.
Meet Steve Livingston LLB FCA
Steve Livingston founded IP Tax Solutions after 20+ years advising high-growth companies on innovation tax strategy.
With Big 4 training and deep expertise in R&D tax relief, Patent Box, and EIS structuring, Steve saw a clear market need: established SMEs needed strategic tax advisory without the bureaucracy or inflated fees of large firms.
Since launching, IP Tax Solutions has helped companies unlock millions in tax savings—not through aggressive claims, but through smart, compliant, strategic planning.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Chartered Accountant (FCA) since 2000
- 20+ years specialising in innovation tax for growth companies
- Regulated by ICAEW to the highest professional standards
- Former Big 4 experience in corporate tax advisory
When you work with IP Tax Solutions, you work directly with Steve. No junior staff. No rotating teams. Just partner-led advice you can trust.
Our Approach
Strategic, Not Transactional
We don't just file claims. We aim to build multi-year tax strategies and relationships that maximise savings across R&D relief, Patent Box, EMI share options and EIS structuring.
Compliance-Driven
No aggressive claims. No cutting corners. Everything we do is built to withstand HMRC scrutiny because we believe tax planning should seek certainty, not risk.
Partner-Led Service
You work directly with Steve on every engagement. No handoffs to junior staff. No communication gaps. Just direct access to deep expertise.
Boutique Focus
We deliberately work with a select number of established companies (£2m-£20m revenue) doing genuine R&D. We're not a volume claims factory.
Who We Work With
We specialise in:
- Tech companies with real R&D teams and meaningful development budgets
- Manufacturing, engineering and life sciences firms investing in innovation
- Deep tech, renewables and IP-rich businesses with patent portfolios
- Profitable SMEs spending £500k+ annually on qualifying R&D
If you're still at the SEIS stage or doing light or outsourced software development, we're probably not the right fit yet. We work best with established companies that have reached commercial traction or well-funded EIS/VC/PE scale-ups.
Professional Standards
IP Tax Solutions is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW), ensuring your business is in safe, experienced and professionally accountable hands.
We are regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW).
Ready to Talk?
Let's discuss your innovation tax strategy and explore whether we're a good fit.