5 essential steps for SMEs to navigate the Merged R&D Tax Credit Scheme
Alex Hannaway
March 3, 2025
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Mastering R&D tax audits: How to help clients navigate HMRC scrutiny
Scrutiny of R&D tax credit claims has intensified recently, with HMRC reviewing 20% of all R&D claims in 2024, which is 5 times more than in 2022. In this new claims landscape, being organised, prepared, and compliant is key to mastering R&D audit readiness for both accountants and claimants. The reason for this? Fraud and error accounted for 16.7% of all R&D claims submitted in 2020-21, totalling £1.13bn so HMRC had to take action to protect the public purse. To combat ...
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