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Date posted23 June 2026

What Doesn't Qualify For R&D Tax Credits?

Not everything in your R&D project qualifies for tax credits. Here's what HMRC won't accept and what catches out claimants most often.

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Date posted16 June 2026

What's a Competent Professional for R&D Tax?

HMRC requires your R&D to be uncertain to a "competent professional" in your field. Here's what that means, who qualifies, and why it matters for your claim.

Date posted08 June 2026

December Year End? Your R&D ANF Deadline Is 30 June 2026

Got a December year end? If you've never claimed R&D tax credits, or not in the last 3 years, your ANF deadline is 30 June 2026. Check now.

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Date posted02 June 2026

How To Claim R&D Tax Credits

Your full guide to making a claim for R&D tax credits, step-by-step. Check your eligibilty, prepare your report and costs, and submit the forms to HMRC.

Date posted01 June 2026

What Is Full Claim Advance Assurance for Your First R&D Tax Claim?

Making your first R&D tax claim? HMRC's Full Claim Advance Assurance gives eligible SMEs clarity before they file. Find out how it works and whether it's right for you.
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Date posted18 May 2026

HMRC Launches Targeted Advance Assurance: What Does It Mean for Your R&D Tax Claim?

HMRC launch Targeted Advance Assurance service for companies looking for clarity on their R&D tax credit claim. Check out the requirements and how to use it.
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Date posted06 May 2026

Using Off-The-Shelf Tools: Do We Still Qualify For R&D Tax Credits?

Off-the-shelf tools don't automatically rule out an R&D tax credit claim. Learn what qualifies, what doesn't, and which costs you can include.

Date posted27 April 2026

Can You Claim R&D Tax Credits for Previous Years?

You can submit an R&D tax credit claim up to 2 years after the end of the accounting period. Check out the rules, including the necessary forms and deadlines.

Date posted16 April 2026

How Does Tax Cloud Work?

A step-by-step guide to claiming UK R&D tax credits with Tax Cloud, a fast, simple online portal designed for SMEs.
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Date posted09 April 2026

How to Apportion Costs for R&D Tax Credits

Not sure which costs qualify for R&D tax credits, or how to split them? This guide covers staff, software, subcontractors, consumables and more.

Date posted30 March 2026

What Can You Reuse in Your R&D Tax Claim Year After Year?

Each year, your R&D tax credit claim needs to be updated. Find out what must change, what HMRC expects to see and how to make a robust claim.
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Date posted10 March 2026

Can You Claim R&D Tax Credits on Non-UK Costs?

Since April 2024, companies cannot claim for subcontractors and externally provided workers based overseas. Find out how this impacts your R&D tax credit claim.