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Intent – When can subcontracted activities be included in an R&D claim?

Subcontracting is simpler with the Merged Scheme, but how can you prove "intent" for R&D?

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Changes to R&D tax relief in 2024

2024 brings with it two new R&D tax relief schemes, new consultations, and the continuation of HMRC's troubled approach to enquiries.

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How is overseas expenditure handled in the Merged R&D Scheme?

Overseas expenditure is one of they most significantly changed areas under the Merged Scheme.

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Do I need to prenotify my R&D tax claim?

We've created a guide to R&D tax claim prenotification, including a calculator to help identify which claims need prenotification

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Subcontracting in the Merged R&D Scheme – Who can claim?

Subcontracting under the merged R&D scheme has changed, read this article for the key updates.

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What’s in store for The R&D Community in 2024

HMRC is implementing two new R&D schemes, but we've got some exciting updates of our own.

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Does it pay to be a credible R&D advisor?

With HMRC continuing to closely examine R&D tax relief, how should you set yourself apart from irresponsible advisors?

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Unravelling HMRC’s FIS Campaign – 18 Months On

Jonathan Yeomans, CEO and Founder of Avalon Tax, delves into the HMRC compliance team's recent fraud campaign

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How you can use GfC3 to build stronger claims

Released in October of 2023, the guidelines' examples can help support your R&D tax relief projects.

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Are you using the new GfC3 to improve your R&D screening process?

HMRC's new Guidance for Compliance offers a roadmap to help advisors and SMEs prepare strong, defensible claims.

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Staying supported amid HMRC’s more aggressive approach

In light HMRC's more aggressive approach, let's make sure your processes are well adapted to the current state of R&D tax relief.

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In response to HMRC’s approach to compliance

In response to HMRC's approach to compliance in 2023, we followed up on the concerns expressed by the CIOT.

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