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Qualifying Leads for R&D Tax Relief

Course Description

With HMRC now applying a much higher standard of scrutiny than it did in the past, it’s increasingly important to be careful about the types of clients and claims you take on. Being selective about your clients is crucial to maintaining high standards and staying on the right side of HMRC.

Learning outcomes

In this course we cover:

  • The basic screening checks that you should ask every prospect,
  • The 5 different R&D schemes and what companies can expect back from each,
  • Competent Professionals and the information you need to get from them,
  • Why grants and subcontracting arrangements can affect a claim’s risk level,
  • Tips on how to reject clients diplomatically.

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Brendan Katzke
Brendan Katzke
Financial Consultant
Catalyst Solutions
Brendan Katzke

It has given me a deeper understanding of some of the technical aspects of an R&D claim (being primarily involved in the financial side at the moment). Also, it has validated some of the processes we currently have in place yet spotlighted areas for improvement. It was also very practical and has given my various tips to incorporate in our business.

What does this course cover?

The course is structured as a series of short videos, with a brief quiz after each one, to test your knowledge.

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Course Stats

13

video lessons

43

assessment questions

2

verifiable CPD units

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Lesson 4: Competent Professionals

In this video we’ll explain what is meant by ‘Competent Professional’ when it comes to R&D Tax Relief, and how to determine if your prospective client has one who can support their claim.

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