NEW Articles10 Mar 2026
R&D Claim Notification Form (CNF) – the issues!
Understanding the rules for filing the R&D CNF will help you avoid missing out on this relief for your business.
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Guides & Publications1 Dec 2025
Tax Tables 2025/26
Tax rates and allowances change, especially after a Budget or Spring Statement. Here you can download our printable tax tables which has been updated following the Autumn Budget held on 26 November 2025.
Articles10 Oct 2025
What should we expect in the Budget on 26 November?
Again, tax rises are a given, we know there is a black hole running to billions that the Chancellor of the Exchequer needs to recover. I said it last year, and I say it again, the big question is ‘where the money will come from?’
Articles23 Sep 2025
Have you had a call from HMRC about your R&D claim?
We were recently made aware that in an effort to clear enquiries on an R&D claim under investigation, HMRC called a client directly to ask them some ‘quick questions’.
Articles14 Aug 2025
When is a Business Loan not allowed for tax relief: What HMRC looks for
What is a loan for an unallowable purpose? It is essentially what it says it is. It is when a business borrows money and uses it for something that tax rules say isn’t allowed for tax relief.
Guides & Publications27 Mar 2025
Spring Statement 2025
Despite various media labels of mini-Budget or even emergency Budget in the run up to 26 March, the Chancellor avoided any fresh tax measures. Instead, her focus was on tightening public spending, an action which means the Treasury’s spotlight now turns to 11 June, when the deferred three-year spending review is due to be published.
Articles5 Mar 2025
HMRC enquiries into R&D Claims
It is widely known that HMRC is tackling fraud in R&D claims and has significantly increased the number of claims being checked under enquiry. It is taking a harder line when it comes to approval of those claims.
Articles16 Dec 2024
Umbrella companies back in the spotlight
HMRC's plans for dealing with umbrella companies who are not tax compliant