Autumn Budget 2024: Key tax predictions for innovative companies and startups
Alex Hannaway
October 11, 2024
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EmpowerRD appoints Stuart Millar as Head of Tax
London – 23rd June 2025: EmpowerRD, the technology firm helping UK businesses navigate the complexities of R&D tax credit claims, has appointed R&D tax leader Stuart Millar as its Head of Tax. Millar brings with him over a decade of ‘big four’ experience as a specialist in R&D tax, supporting clients in a diverse range of industries and sectors. As Head of Tax, Millar will be responsible for implementing best practices across the business, from initial client engagement through to ...
R&D tax credit statistics 2024: Navigating compliance and new realities
Alex Hannaway
September 27, 2024
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Update on Research and Development Communication Forum (RDCF): September 2024
Alex Hannaway
September 24, 2024
Last week, we attended the RDCF meeting and have distilled it into key insights for you, saving you from a lengthy three-hour session! The meeting
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Alex Hannaway
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Relying on your R&D efforts to speak for themselves won’t cut it Recently, a wave of headlines has spotlighted the state of R&D tax credits
Encouraging progress in HMRC’s R&D tax credit compliance efforts
Alex Hannaway
July 31, 2024
According to HMRC’s latest Annual Report and Accounts for 2023-24, there’s some good news: the error and fraud rate for the R&D tax relief scheme
The Impact of Autumn Statement 2023 on R&D Tax Relief
Alex Hannaway
November 22, 2023
In today’s Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled 110 measures to boost economic growth ahead of next year’s general election. The statement emphasised the UK’s
R&D update: 16 March 2023
Alex Hannaway
March 16, 2023
An update from our Chief Client Officer, Max Glennon, on the latest changes affecting the UK’s R&D tax credit scheme. This month: Max looks
Impact of Spring Budget 2023 on R&D tax relief: 5 essentials
Alex Hannaway
March 15, 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 supports the government’s economic plan to halve inflation, reduce debt and grow the economy. Highlighting the government’s commitment to