RESEARCH-AND-DEVELOPMENT

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 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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Recent tax developments that matter from around the globe, reported by Tim Sarson (KPMG).

Chris Holmes, Mark Ellis and James Egert (BDO) set out important current corporate and employer tax issues which in-house tax teams should now be addressing.

Rhiannon Kinghall Were (Macfarlanes) examines the draft legislation and other policy measures published this week.