ATT Award in R&D Tax Relief Essentials
This course is designed for tax agents to learn more about R&D tax relief. It provides a clear and practical overview of the R&D schemes: how they work, who can claim, and how they’re administered by HMRC.
Why tax agents need R&D tax relief training
With the increased scrutiny from HMRC on R&D Tax Relief, you need a solid understanding of the schemes.
Clients need to be sure you know the rules and can give solid advice on their potential R&D claim – can they claim and will it be worth it?
This training is built to ensure you have the knowledge you need to give that advice with confidence.
It provides a comprehensive introduction to the R&D schemes and claim process, so you are informed and can identify opportunities and risks for your clients.
You’ll learn about:
- The basic concepts of R&D tax relief
- The Merged and ERIS R&D Schemes
- The claim process
- How to put your learning into practice
- Key documentation including PCRT, DSIT and GfC3
It’s practical training that gives you the essential knowledge you need to talk to clients about R&D tax relief.
Who this training is for
- Tax advisors who are not R&D specialists
- Anyone who has recently started to work in R&D tax relief
Course content
5.5 hours of verified CPD
- 2.5 hours of training covering:
- The basics of R&D tax relief
- The Merged & ERIS Schemes
- The R&D claim process
- Ethical standards, guidance & legislation
- 3 hours of directed reading on:
- PCRT (30 mins)
- Topical Guidance on R&D (15 mins)
- DSIT Guidance (45 mins)
- Guidelines for Compliance (90 mins)
Plus:
A free 30-minute call with an R&D expert to answer any questions you may have about the content or how to apply it in practice.
Format & Access
The specially-designed training is:
- 100% online
- Available on-demand 24/7
- Delivered through digestible videos
- Built with multiple-choice quizzes to check knowledge as you go
- Accessible immediately after payment
It’s built to fit easily around busy professional schedules while still delivering depth and rigour.
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ATT & The R&D Community: Improving standards together
The ATT is committed to advancing education in tax. This includes providing clear, relevant and accessible training products and qualifications.
Growing numbers of tax agents have clients claiming R&D tax reliefs. However, this is a complex area and one where the rules are evolving rapidly. It therefore felt like the right time to commission a dedicated course which gives those working in tax with the essential knowledge they need.
Why partner with The R&D Community?
As an independent organisation dedicated exclusively to R&D tax relief training, certification, and support, The R&D Community combines practical insight and real-world experience with training design expertise and comprehensive knowledge of the legislation.
By collaborating on the development of new specialist training, ATT and The R&D Community are demonstrating their commitment to raising standards within the R&D industry.
Ready to strengthen your R&D expertise?
The ATT Award in R&D Tax Relief Essentials costs £670+VAT.
- £170+VAT – Registration & Award fee paid to ATT
- £500+VAT – Course fee paid to The R&D Community
If you’re a member of The R&D Community your course fee is covered by your membership.
Award Process
Here’s how the process works:
- Register with ATT, which you can do here. – [ NEED A LINK HERE ]
- Pay the registration fee to ATT.
- Click the button below to Buy this course. Once you’ve paid the course fee, you’ll get immediate access to the content.
- At the end of each month, we provide ATT with a list of whose completed the course.
- ATT will then contact you directly with your award certificate.
If you’re a member of The R&D Community, please complete steps 1 and 2 only. The course is available within your training academy and we will notify ATT of your completion along with everyone else.
