Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about R&D tax credits, eligibility, the claims process, and working with Innovation Plus.
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R&D Tax Credits Basics
Fundamental questions about what R&D tax credits are and how they work
3 questions
Eligibility & Qualification
Questions about whether your company and activities qualify for R&D tax relief
16 questions
Deadlines & Timing
Critical deadlines including CNF requirements and claim submission windows
7 questions
Calculations & Amounts
How R&D tax relief is calculated and what benefits you can expect
16 questions
Eligible & Ineligible Costs
What expenditure can and cannot be included in your R&D claim
18 questions
Sector-Specific Questions
R&D tax relief guidance for specific industries and sectors
23 questions
Claims Process
How the R&D claims process works from start to finish
14 questions
HMRC Enquiries & Defence
Questions about HMRC enquiries into R&D tax relief claims, how to respond, and possible outcomes.
30 questions
Grants & Funding
How grants and other funding interact with R&D tax relief
4 questions
Innovation Plus Services
Questions about working with Innovation Plus for your R&D claim
12 questions
Reformed Reliefs (April 2024)
Questions about the merged scheme and ERIS from April 2024
8 questions
CIRD Technical Guidance
Technical questions referencing HMRC's CIRD manual guidance
17 questions
Subcontractors & EPWs
Rules for subcontracted R&D and externally provided workers
9 questions
Tribunal Case Law
Key tribunal decisions affecting R&D tax relief claims
14 questions
Documentation & Evidence
What records and evidence you need to support your R&D claim
12 questions
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