Research and Development tax credit payments on hold HMRC have paused Research and Development tax credit payments. Investigations are also now underway into irregular claims for the tax relief. HMRC says that most of the claims are genuine and that the investigations should have no impact. However, delays are now expected when processing R&D claims,
R&D Tax Relief – Does your business qualify? Research and Development Tax Relief (R&D) is a relief that businesses may be able to claim if they incur expenses whilst developing or enhancing existing products, services or processes. Many different businesses can claim R&D relief if they seek to research and develop an advancement in their
What is the Enterprise Investment Scheme? The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is a government backed initiative. The scheme encourages investors to buy shares in companies that are higher risk. In exchange, individuals receive generous tax reliefs. Under the Enterprise Investment Scheme, businesses can raise up to £5m each year. Although, a business can only claim
In April 2020, the government announced a temporary tax break for those working from home, as an effect of the coronavirus pandemic. Although many workers are now returning to the office, you can still claim tax relief for working from home this tax year, even if it was just for one day. Depending on
The super-deduction was first announced in March 2021, allowing for businesses who make investments in plant and machinery, to receive a 130% allowance deduction. Property letting companies were not originally included in the scheme, meaning only occupiers could make a claim. However, amendments set out in the Finance Bill, mean that landlords now qualify for
The government recently introduced the super-deduction and special rate first-year allowance to help businesses with the cost of investing in qualifying plant and machinery equipment. Eligible businesses can qualify for: A super-deduction providing an allowance of 130% on investments into new plant and machinery, that would normally qualify for the main rate writing down allowance
In April 2020, the government announced a temporary tax break for those working from home. The tax break allows for employers to pay their workers up to £6 a week tax-free to cover additional costs incurred for working from home. If an employer chooses not to pay their staff the £6 a week, workers can
According to HMRC, over the last year, more than 50,000 small businesses made Research and Development tax credit claims. Overall, the tax relief came to a total of around £6 billion, half of which was claimed by small companies. R&D tax relief allows for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to deduct an extra 130%
As the government announced an emergency extension to the ‘loss carry back’ rules in the Budget earlier this month, thousands of small business owners who have lost money, due to the coronavirus pandemic, can claim more than £1bn in tax rebates. Businesses now have the option to claim back profit and income taxes paid over
HMRC have been pushed to acknowledge that ‘normal’ Christmas parties are unlikely to go ahead this year. As some employers are opting to throw a virtual Christmas party, clarification has been needed as to whether the same rules apply, regarding tax relief. It has now been confirmed by HMRC, that employers will be able to
Are ‘Virtual’ Christmas parties eligible for tax relief? The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) is asking HMRC to clarify whether virtual Christmas parties fall under the tax relief this year. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Christmas parties are set to be a little different this year as usual work functions will not be
