The two existing research and development (R&D) tax relief schemes are set to merge, although the newly created scheme will be similar to the R&D expenditure credit currently claimed mainly by large companies. Although the merger will remove the complexities when companies move between schemes, there will invariably be some who significantly lose out as […]
The level of fraudulent claims being made for research and development (R&D) tax relief has prompted HMRC to introduce a new procedure: companies must provide detailed information ahead of making their claim. HMRC figures show that nearly 20% of claims for R&D tax relief are fraudulent, so it is no surprise they are tightening up […]