Resources

Our 2026 Strategy: Building Capability, Credibility, and Connection Across R&D

In early 2026, we will be holding member check-ins to understand their evolving needs, challenges, and priorities. We’ll also be inviting our members to review and shape our course outlines before development begins, ensuring that the resulting courses are a good fit for what they need in practice.

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The Merged R&D Scheme: A Survival Guide for advisors working alone

Solo advisors face four RDEC pressure points: defining R&D, overseas costs, ownership of claims, and the PAYE/NIC cap. The R&D Community helps you navigate them with confidence.

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Choosing the right membership tier for you

Compare our membership tiers and see which level of R&D support matches your needs.

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R&D Eligibility Checklist

This is key to a successful R&D tax relief claim! Make sure your client knows the rules and find out if they have work that qualifies.

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A Guide to R&D Tax Relief Training

An overview of R&D tax relief training options - and where to find them.

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The importance of a clearly defined technological baseline in an R&D claim

Establishing a sound technological baseline heavily contributes to the strength of your claim.

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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 you know as much about R&D tax relief as you think you do?

Professionals in the R&D tax relief industry don’t often get the opportunity to benchmark their knowledge against their peers or...

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Raising Professional Standards with Certification in R&D Tax Relief

Paul Wallace writes about his experience joining the first cohort of the Certification in R&D Tax relief.

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3 types of R&D advisors who NEED to get certified

There are a few specific groups of advisors who may find a professional certification especially valuable.

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Key Terms and Definitions in R&D Tax Relief: Understanding HMRC’s Guidance

A sound understanding of HMRC’s guidance is a powerful tool. Here are some key considerations.

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4 things most experts get wrong about R&D tax relief

R&D may in fact be the most complex form of UK corporation tax relief. It's no surprise that even experts still make mistakes.

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