R&D Tax Credits
Embracing AI in R&D Documentation: A New Era is Coming
Recent HMRC Guidance in preparing R&D tax credit claims included some useful information on how companies should aim to document their R&D projects - perhaps AI holds the key...
Steve Livingston
Steve Livingston LLB FCA is the Founder of IP Tax Solutions. Having trained at Big 4 firm, KPMG, and progressed to Senior Manager, he was appointed as a Partner at a mid-tier global firm.
Budget News
Autumn Statement 2023 Update: R&D Tax Credit Changes + EIS Extension
In this video, we cover key changes announced in the Autumn Budget Statement 2023 with a particular focus on the R&D tax changes: * Merger of the SME relief into the RDEC relief for accounting periods commencing on or after 1 April 2024 * Example calculations for the merged relief (also
R&D Tax Credits
HMRC's New Guidelines for R&D Tax Credit Claims: What You Need to Know (Video)
R&D Tax Credits
New HMRC Guidance on R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits
HMRC R&D Tax Credits Statistics (2021-2022): What You Need to Know
HMRC latest statistics for the UK R&D Tax Relief were released on 28 September 2023 relating to claims submitted in 2021-2022. Here we share a summary of the key points.
R&D Tax Credits
Understanding the New HMRC Requirements for R&D Tax Credits (2023)
The introduction of the AIF is a crucial change in the R&D tax credits application process. Without this form, your claim will not be considered valid by HMRC.
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credit HMRC Enquiry (successfully defended)
HMRC is increasingly challenging R&D tax credit claims. Here we explore a recent successful defence of a sizeable claim on behalf of a UK Fintech company.
Newsletter
Navigating the Tax Maze: The 26.5% Corporation Tax Trap
In the ever-evolving landscape of corporation tax, there's a new pitfall that companies need to be aware of: the marginal rate of 26.5%.
Newsletter
SIC Code(s) - Check Yours if Claiming R&D Tax Credits
In this newsletter we cover: * ❌ UK individuals pay a record £16.7 bn in CGT (but missed planning opp...) * 🧐 SIC Code(s) - Check Yours if Claiming R&D Tax Credits * 🤓 Your Executive Assistant (for those who hate typing - like me 🙈) UK individuals pay a record £16.7 bn
Newsletter
New Era for R&D Claims from 8 August 2023
Weekly newsletter in which we cover changes to the R&D tax credit claim submission process using the new Additional Information Form. Plus other updates
SEIS / EIS
New SEIS Limits Fully Approved
The wait is over and the new SEIS limits announced to have effect from 6 April 2023 have now received Royal Assent and become law - great news for founders and investors!
Staff Perks
Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) Changes: Need to Know
EMI changes have been introduced to eliminate some administrative burdens and clarify the process
SEIS / EIS
UK Tax Schemes Propel Investments in Innovative Startups and Social Enterprises
HMRC has released its latest statistics on the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), and Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR) government tax incentives
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits in Crisis - The State of R&D Tax Credit Relief in the UK: Challenges & Opportunities
Here in this video we cover the R&D tax relief and its current status as HMRC ramps up formal enquiries and challenges.
SEIS / EIS
SEIS: Navigating the Practical Issues of New Limits Not Becoming Law Until July 2023
Here we cover some practical issues in dealing with the new rules under the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) that should have effect from 6 April 2023 (but that don't become law until July 2023...)
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credit Claims for Software Development Companies Under Attack from HMRC
We are currently witnessing a sea-change in HMRC's approach to reviewing and processing R&D tax credit claims, with software development companies in particular being subject to HMRC enquiry.