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24 September 2026

How HMRC reviews your R&D claim before you even hear from them

HMRC reviews R&D claims for risk long before issuing an enquiry. A robust claim anticipates this, with credible technical narratives, clear cost allocation, and…

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10 September 2026

Claim notification deadlines: the silent killer of R&D claims

Missing the Claim Notification deadline can stop an R&D claim before HMRC even assesses it. Submitting the CNF preserves your right to claim and…

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28 August 2026

How to tell if your project qualifies for R&D tax relief

A project qualifies for R&D when it involves a technological objective, genuine uncertainty, and a systematic approach to solving the problem. Documenting the journey…

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13 August 2026

R&D in manufacturing: what it really looks like

In manufacturing, qualifying R&D often appears as production challenges that standard knowledge cannot resolve. Iteration, testing, and learning through failure are where real technical…

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30 July 2026

5 common projects that feel innovative but usually don’t qualify for R&D

Not every innovative project qualifies for R&D tax relief. The distinction lies in whether the work involved technological uncertainty that required experimentation.

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13 July 2026

Innovation vs R&D (for tax purposes): they’re not the same

Commercial innovation does not automatically qualify as R&D for tax purposes. The distinction lies in genuine technological uncertainty, not business improvement.

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24 June 2026

What a robust R&D claim looks like in 2026

In 2026, robust R&D claims require more than eligibility. Clear logic, strong evidence, and aligned governance are now essential.

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10 June 2026

Reasonable care and governance in R&D claims: why it now matters more than ever

HMRC is placing growing emphasis on reasonable care and governance within R&D claims. A well supported process is now just as important as the…

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