RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDITS

We’re here to help you get the most out of the Government’s Research & Development (R&D) tax relief scheme – the UK’s most generous Corporation Tax relief.

R&D schemes and tax incentives play a significant role in the growth of enterprising startups and SMEs. In fact, there are various tax reliefs available to you that reduce your corporate tax liability. As well as the Patent Box, you could be eligible for R&D Tax Credits.


WHAT ARE R&D TAX CREDITS?

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R&D tax relief supports companies that work on innovative projects in science and technology.

You cannot claim if the advance is in:

·        the arts

·        humanities

·        social sciences,including economics

Following the Govt’s discovery that a number of non-compliant or fraudulent claims have been submitted the rules have been tighten and the tax breaks are not as generous. However, we still believe that those company’s that have  qualifying R&D should make a claim. Furthermore as Acconomy only ever charge for time spent rather than charging  a so called‘contingency fee’ usually amounting to 20-25% of the claim our clients get to keep more of the tax saved.  

The headline of the revised scheme are as follows:

Small and Medium-sized Enterprise R&D Tax Relief

SME R&D tax relief allows companies to:

·        deduct an extra 86% of their qualifying costs from their yearly profit, as well as the normal 100%deduction, to make a total of 186% deduction

·        claim a payable tax credit if the company has claimed relief and made a loss, the payable credit is worth up to 10% of the surrenderable loss

To claim the relief, you need to be a SME and show how your project meets the standard definition of R&D.

If you’re making your first claim for tax relief as a SME, you may be able to apply for advance assurance.

Companies That Can Claim

You can claim tax relief if you’re a SME with:

·        less than 500 staff

·        a turnover of under 100million euros or a balance sheet total under 86 million euros

If your company has external investors, this can affect your SME status.You will need to include the figures of linked and partner enterprises when you work out if you’re a SME.

The staff, turnover and balance sheets of any linked or partner enterprises should be included in your total.

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HOW CAN ACCONOMY HELP?

Working closely with trusted partners, our financial planning and wealth management services can help you make your money work harder for you, whether you’re planning your retirement, or wanting to safeguard your business for the future. Here are the areas we can support you with:

Acconomy have over ten years experience in helping our clients understand whether they may be eligible for R&D tax credits and helping them submit claims if they are eligible. We only ever charge for or time and do not work on a so called ‘contingency fee’  basis. This means our clients get to keep far more of any eligible tax saving.

Find out if you’re eligible

We go beyond the day-to-day when it comes to compliance processing for startups and entrepreneurs. Work with Acconomy as your Intelligent Virtual Back Office and you’ll have clarity on your business finances through our expert planning and advice for the lifetime of your business. Our support provides both everyday accounting services as well as long-term high level planning to ensure the greatest opportunity for growth and success. 

We’ll see where your business is today, and help you discover what it needs to thrive tomorrow. Our approach is cloud-based, meaning that we can easily (and securely) scale our support for you as your business grows, using tools like Xero, QuickBooks Online and Xledger to streamline your accounting processes.

Not only that, but we also provide specialist financial help through our trusted strategic partners, including funding, grant claims and tech stack development.

  • Investing your wealth
    Be confident that your investment strategy is perfect for your future plans
  • Saving for the future
    Evaluate, understand and set achievable savings goals
  • Pensions and retirement
    Achieve the type of retirement that suits you
  • Protecting your family and lifestyle
    Ensure you have the right protection in place
  • Planning your estate
    Protect your wealth for your beneficiaries, not HMRC
  • Buying your home
    Get the right mortgage with the right protection
  • Protecting your business & employees
    Employee benefits that are good for your business and your employees
  • Workplace solutions for employers
    Tailored workplace solutions

Expertise and Experience
Our team offers extensive knowledge in business valuation, legalities, and market dynamics.

Personalized Service
Recognizing the uniqueness of every business owner, we ensure your exit strategy is specifically tailored.

End-to-End Support
We provide comprehensive support from planning to execution, ensuring every aspect of your exit is thoroughly managed.

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Ready to take the first step towards a strategic and rewarding exit from your business? Contact Acconomy Accountants today for a FREE business valuation. This is your opportunity to understand the true worth of your business and begin planning your successful exit strategy.

WHY WORK WITH ACCONOMY?

EXCELLENT TRACK RECORD
WORKING WITH
SMES AND
STARTUPS.

EXTENSIVE INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
& EXPERIENCE.
ACCA AND ACA
QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANTS.

TRANSPARENT PRICING WITH
NO
HIDDEN FEES.

OVER 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.
XERO, QUICKBOOKS AND XLEDGER
EXPERTISE.


Nigel Simmons FCCA
Managing Director
Acconomy Chartered Certified Accountants

PACKAGES

  • Everything you require to maintain compliance with HMRC and Companies House **
  • Acconomy back-office bookkeeping, automated expense management and VAT filing
  • Payroll processing up to five people
  • Xero/QBO training and support
  • MONTHLY management reporting people
  • Initial one and a half hour business plan review
  • MONTHLY financial forecasting and scenario planning
  • R&D tax credit audit
  • Patent box audit
  • Grant funding alerts and periodic audit
  • Access to economy growth hub partners
  • MONTHLY Zoom review meeting
  • Annual pre year end tax planning Zoom call
  • From £945 +VAT/month
  • Everything you require to maintain compliance with HMRC and Companies House **
  • Acconomy back-office bookkeeping, automated expense management and VAT filing
  • Payroll processing up to five people
  • Xero/QBO training and support
  • QUARTERLY management reporting people
  • Initial one and a half hour business plan review
  • QUARTERLY financial forecasting and scenario planning
  • R&D tax credit audit
  • Patent box audit
  • Grant funding alerts and periodic audit
  • Access to economy growth hub partners
  • QUARTERLY Zoom review meeting
  • Annual pre year end tax planning Zoom call
  • From £495 +VAT/month
  • Everything you require to maintain compliance with HMRC and Companies House

    **This Includes:
  • Production of annual company accounts for micro/small businesses
  • Submission of accounts to Companies House
  • Corporation tax computations
  • Corporation tax return
  • Submissions to HMRC
  • Company confirmation statement
  • Registered office address
  • Unlimited email support
  • For Scale and Growth customers only:
  •  P11D completion and filing
  • Tax investigation insurance
  • From £175 +VAT/month

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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