RESEARCH-AND-DEVELOPMENT

Carrie Rutland and James Rolfe (BDO) highlight practical issues concerning the introduction of the new scheme which takes effect from April.

Gerald Montagu

It is in the tribunals and courts that many of the more interesting developments have taken place during 2023, writes Gerald Montagu (Gide).

Justine Dignam

The latest R&D reforms were said to simplify the tax regime and encourage business investment. The reality though is more complexity, writes Justine Dignam (Markel Tax).

James Shorland

James Shorland (Alvarez and Marsal) explores some of the unintended UK tax consequences of master holdco structures on portfolio companies of private equity funds.

Ian Rowland Kenneth Nugent Lindsey Copland

HMRC is consulting on a single scheme for R&D tax relief to replace the existing SME and RDEC schemes. The timetable is an ambitious one and much needs to be considered, write Lindsey Copland, Ian Rowland and Kenneth Nugent (Grant Thornton).

Carrie Rutland

Dawn Register

Carrie Rutland and Dawn Register (BDO) set out the most common reasons why claims can lead to an HMRC enquiry and they advise on how to reduce those risks.

Jenny Tragner

James Dudbridge

There is a discordance between what is said at the despatch box and HMRC’s day-to-day policy, write Jenny Tragner and James Dudbridge (ForrestBrown) in their review of the proposed reforms to the R&D rules.

Sarah Lord

Andy Jacott

All companies claiming patent box relief are subject to the new nexus regime from 1 July 2021. Sarah Lord and Andy Jacott (Deloitte) explain how it works.

Penny Simmons

The current consultation into the R&D tax credits system provides an opportunity for the government to initiate improvements to encourage investment, writes Penny Simmons (Pinsent Masons).

Bradley Mitchell

Research and development tax reliefs provide support to innovative companies and encourage R&D investment. Bradley Mitchell (Smith & Williamson) provides a back to basics guide.

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