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Planning for the merged R&D regime
Carrie Rutland
James Rolfe
Carrie Rutland and James Rolfe (BDO) highlight practical issues concerning
the introduction of the new scheme which takes effect from April.
2023: a parting glance in the rear view mirror for corporate tax practitioners
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).
New R&D scheme misses the point
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).
PE funds and master holding companies: traps for the unwary
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.
R&D reform: a single RDEC lane for all?
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).
R&D claims: the triggers for an enquiry
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.
R&D tax policy: trapped between destinations
James Dudbridge
Jenny Tragner
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.
A new era for the UK patent box
Andy Jacott
Sarah Lord
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.
Review into the R&D tax credits system
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).
Back to basics: R&D tax reliefs
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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Andrew Page
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Budget 2026: options for taxing wealth
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HMRC powers and the taxpayer relationship: when is enough, enough?
Chris Sanger
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Constantine Christofi
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Craig Kirkham-Wilson
3 /7
Redrawing the line: modernising the taxation of distributions
Jill Gatehouse
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Emily Szasz
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Joe Williams
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Tom Gardner
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Reckless tax statements: a lower threshold for crime?
Adam Craggs
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Tom Jenkins
5 /7
Permanent Establishment exemption: preparing for mandatory application
Alison Lobb
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Lisa Shipley
6 /7
The 2026 loan charge settlement scheme: the beginning of the end?
David Pett
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Andrew Page
Budget 2026: options for taxing wealth
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HMRC powers and the taxpayer relationship: when is enough, enough?
Chris Sanger
,
Constantine Christofi
Redrawing the line: modernising the taxation of distributions
Jill Gatehouse
,
Emily Szasz
Reckless tax statements: a lower threshold for crime?
Adam Craggs
,
Tom Jenkins
Permanent Establishment exemption: preparing for mandatory application
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,
Lisa Shipley
The 2026 loan charge settlement scheme: the beginning of the end?
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