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R&D tax relief update

Stay ahead of the latest Research and Development tax relief changes, including HMRC scrutiny, qualifying claims and new reporting requirements.

Overview

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The last few years have seen substantial changes to R&D legislation and practice with HMRC taking a tougher line on R&D claims. There has also been the replacement of deductions with credits for most companies.

As there is ‘many a slip’ as they say, this Learn Live interactive course focuses all the conditions required for zero rating, and explains where those ‘slips’ are, and how to avoid them.

This course is for any business in the sector, their also their advisers and accountants that need a thorough understanding of the intricacies. A good grasp of general VAT is assumed.

Key topics covered:

·       Principles of Research and Development relief; what qualifies for relief

·       The  Special Small Company Regime:

o      Which companies qualify under the R&D intensive regime?

·       The combined regime for RDEC :

o      The impact of the increases in R&D tax credits on the regime

·       Claiming for sub-contracted work:

o      Parameters and limitations

·       The territorial limitations:

o      How these work

o      What R&D industry outside the UK can still be claimed?

·       Advance reporting requirements

·       Additional Information Form and digital reporting:

Case law:

We review the most case law developments as HMRC take a more robust approach to claims.

Structuring an R&D report

·       How to make the report credible and accurate

 

Jeremy Mindell

Jeremy has been lecturing in taxation for over 20 years. His audiences have included tax and share scheme conferences, employees, external clients and staff. Known on the circuit as an accomplished and entertaining speaker, Jeremy is in high demand for tax, pensions, share schemes and remuneration events.

Drawing on his years of public speaking Jeremy believes that key to the success in lecturing is to engage the audience and ensure that they participate in some way. It is only through doing that that you have a chance of imparting valuable technical knowledge.

Jeremy is also one of the few individuals in the country who has both qualified as a Chartered Tax Advisor but also has a certificate from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.

The webinar handout material will be available on the webinar platform when you log in to view, 15 minutes before the live webinar start.

If you wish to view or download handout materials, before the day of the webinar, they will also be available through your document library on https://events.accaglobal.com.

 

Price

Price (excluding VAT) 136 GBP

Location

United Kingdom

Date & time

07 October 2026, 09:30 - 12:30

Enquiries

Email enquiries UKCL@accaglobal.com

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