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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.

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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.
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Date posted16 February 2026

Tax Cloud User Turns HMRC Compliance Check Into a Success Story

Discover how XL Industries made a robust R&D tax credit claim using Tax Cloud and got support for their HMRC compliance check. 

Date posted09 February 2026

How Long Does It Take to Prepare an R&D Tax Credit Claim?

The time you need to prepare your R&D tax credit claim depends on your projects and your team's availability. Find out the estimates and factors that impact timelines.
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Date posted02 February 2026

Will Claiming R&D Tax Relief Increase the Chance of a Tax Audit?

Worried an R&D claim will trigger an HMRC audit? Learn what really prompts enquiries, how to reduce risk, and what to expect if HMRC investigates.
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Date posted13 January 2026

How Much Does Tax Cloud Cost in 2026?

Tax Cloud charges 5% on tax benefits up to £200k, then 2.5% above. No upfront fees, no hidden costs. See exactly what you'll pay for your R&D claim.
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Date posted08 January 2026

Tax Tribunal Decision: Do Educational Projects Qualify For R&D Tax Credits?

Developing innovative training programmes? Learn why educational innovation rarely qualifies for R&D tax credits, following a recent decision at First-Tier Tax Tribunal.
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Date posted29 December 2025

Claiming R&D Tax Credits: Subcontractors vs EPWs

Learn the critical differences between subcontractors and EPWs for R&D tax claims. Avoid costly mistakes and secure your relief under the new rules.