R&D Tax Credits - IP Tax Solutions

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R&D Tax Credits

How to Prepare for an HMRC Meeting About Your R&D Claim

HMRC has requested a meeting about your R&D claim. Learn what to expect, what to bring, and how to avoid the mistakes that cost companies their credits.

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R&D Tax Credits

What Happens During an HMRC R&D Tax Credit Compliance Check?

An HMRC R&D compliance check is a formal HMRC review of your tax credit claim. Learn what HMRC asks for, how long it takes, and the likely outcomes.

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R&D Tax Credits

Defence Procurement Contracts and R&D Tax Eligibility: How the Contracting Route Decides Who Claims

R&D tax credits and UK defence procurement: how MOD contracts, DEFCON terms, DASA grants and prime sub-contracts decide which party can claim relief.

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R&D Tax Credit Claim Rejected by HMRC: What To Do Next

If HMRC has rejected your R&D tax credit claim, statutory review, ADR or tribunal can challenge the decision. Find out which route is right for your case.

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R&D Tax Credits

Aerospace and Defence R&D Tax Credits: Sector-Specific Qualifying Activities for UK SMEs

Aerospace R&D tax credits guide for UK SMEs: what qualifies under DSIT Guidelines, contracted-out R&D rules, and where HMRC focuses enquiries in 2026.

R&D Tax Credits

How to Choose an R&D Tax Credit Specialist in the UK (and When You Actually Need One)

Choosing an R&D tax credit specialist UK firm takes more than a brochure check. See what separates genuine defence expertise from claim-factory scale.

Hand-drawn sketch of the HMRC R&D tax credit appeal process showing review, ADR and tribunal routes with the 30-day clock central

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How Do I Appeal an HMRC R&D Tax Credit Decision? The Full Process

Step-by-step guide to appealing an HMRC R&D tax credit decision: 30-day clock, statutory review, ADR and tribunal routes, and when to get specialist help.

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R&D Tax Credits

HMRC Rejected Our R&D Tax Credit Claim: What Are Our Options?

If HMRC rejected your R&D tax credit claim, you have four options: accept, statutory review, ADR or tribunal. Learn how to choose the right route.

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HMRC R&D Enquiry Outcomes: What Usually Happens

An HMRC R&D enquiry outcome usually falls into one of five categories: accepted, reduced, rejected, penalised or escalated. Here is what to expect.

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R&D Tax Credits

R&D Tax Credit Claim Review Before Submission: What Good Looks Like

An independent R&D claim review before submission catches the costs, narrative and documentation weaknesses that later trigger HMRC enquiries. Here's how.

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R&D Tax Credits

Your Accountant Filed Your R&D Claim and HMRC Now Alleges Fraud. What Do You Do?

Your accountant submitted an R&D claim and HMRC is now alleging fraud. Find out what this means, what your options are, and how specialist defence works.

R&D Tax Credits

SME vs RDEC: Which R&D Tax Credit Scheme Applies to Your Company?

From April 2024, the old SME and RDEC schemes changed. See which R&D tax credit scheme applies to your company and how the rates affect your cash benefit.