UK Government Scheme

Unlock Your R&D Tax Relief
Claim up to 27% back

UK businesses can claim up to 27% back on qualifying Research and Development costs through the government's tax relief scheme. You can even claim for the past 2 years.

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Why R&D Tax Relief Matters for Your Business

The UK government rewards businesses that invest in true technical innovation.

Unlock Hidden Value

Up to 27% back on qualifying R&D costs to fund growth. Many businesses are missing out on legitimate R&D relief.

All Business Sizes

Not just for tech or science. Any business solving true technical challenges or developing new products can claim.

Retrospective Claims

You can claim for R&D activities from the past 2 years, meaning you could be sitting on unclaimed money right now.

R&D TaxWorkz

Our AI-powered platform makes it easy to identify legitimate qualifying R&D activities and prepare your claim. With HMRC enquiries increasing, we guide you through requirements with real-time validation, ensuring your claim is properly documented and compliant.

1

Free Account Setup

Create your free account and set up your business profile. No credit card required.

2

Free Assessment

Input your projects and get free validation of their R&D potential. We'll categorize them as Strong, Potential, or Unlikely candidates.

3

Documentation

Our AI guides you through a 12-step process, validating each response against HMRC criteria, scoring compliance in real time.

4

Submit Claim

Your accountant reviews and submits the claim using our prepared documentation.

Fixed Fee Pricing

Free assessment • £295 first project • £99 per additional project

One claim can contain multiple projects • No percentage fees

Maximum £988 per year

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AI-Powered Validation & Compliance

Our advanced AI system validates your responses against HMRC criteria in real-time, helping your claim meet all compliance requirements.

Real-time Scoring

Each response is scored for HMRC compliance

Expert Validation

AI trained on HMRC guidelines and requirements

Risk Reduction

Minimize HMRC enquiry risk with proper documentation

Accountant Ready

Complete documentation package for your accountant

Smart Validation

Our AI analyzes your responses against HMRC criteria, providing instant feedback with scoring to help your claim meet requirements.

Track R&D Activities All Year

Don't leave R&D record-keeping until the last minute. TaxWorkz lets you log projects, and costs throughout the year so nothing is forgotten.

Log activities as they happen

Capture projects and costs in real-time

Central source of truth

All your R&D activities in one place

Reduce year-end stress

No last minute scrambling

Track project progress

Monitor R&D milestones and outcomes

What Counts as R&D?

R&D tax relief isn't just for scientists in labs. Many businesses miss out on legitimate claims.

Qualifying Activities

  • Developing new products, processes, or services
  • Improving existing products or processes
  • Creating new software or apps
  • Resolving technical uncertainties
  • Advancing science or technology knowledge
  • Prototyping and testing new concepts

Claimable Costs

  • Staff costs (salaries, NI, pensions)
  • Subcontractor costs
  • Materials and consumables
  • Software licenses used in R&D
  • Cloud computing costs
  • Equipment depreciation

Common Questions

Demystifying R&D Tax Relief for Confident and Compliant Claims.

What is R&D Tax Relief?

The UK R&D Tax Relief Scheme provides tax reductions or cash payments to UK companies undertaking projects that address scientific or technological uncertainties. It's designed to reward businesses investing in innovation, but claims must be legitimate and properly documented as HMRC has increased scrutiny in recent years.

The scheme can be complex to navigate, which is why TaxWorkz was created - to help businesses understand and meet all requirements with our AI-powered guidance system.

How much R&D tax relief could I claim?

The amount depends on your qualifying R&D costs, company size, and accounting period. Average successful claims typically yield between 15-25% of qualifying R&D costs for SMEs and 10-15% for larger companies.

However, receiving these funds depends entirely on submitting a compliant, well-documented claim that meets HMRC's requirements. Many businesses miss out on their full entitlement due to incomplete documentation or misunderstanding of qualifying criteria.

TaxWorkz helps you identify all qualifying activities and costs, ensuring you claim everything you're entitled to.

What costs qualify?

Qualifying costs must be directly related to your R&D activities, including staffing costs for R&D-focused staff, consumables used in R&D, software and cloud computing costs, and subcontractor costs. Costs must be accurately apportioned if they relate to both R&D and non-R&D activities. From April 2024, generally only UK-based work qualifies.

Proper documentation of these costs is essential for claim success. The challenge is often in accurately identifying and apportioning these costs, which requires careful analysis and systematic documentation.

TaxWorkz guides you through this process step-by-step, ensuring no qualifying costs are missed.

What Counts as R&D?

For tax purposes, R&D must advance science or technology in the overall knowledge of a field, not just for your company. Projects must involve scientific or technological uncertainty that requires systematic investigation to resolve. This includes problem-solving, process improvements, software development with technical challenges, and quality improvements.

Routine business activities, commercial uncertainties, or advances in arts and humanities don't qualify. Understanding these criteria precisely is crucial for legitimate claims.

Many businesses struggle to determine which of their activities truly qualify, often missing opportunities or including ineligible work. TaxWorkz uses AI to assess your projects and clearly identify which activities qualify, helping you maximize your claim while staying compliant.

Do I still need an accountant if I use TaxWorkz?

Yes! TaxWorkz prepares the detailed technical and financial documentation your accountant needs for a compliant R&D claim, including the mandatory Additional Information Form (AIF) and supporting reports. Your accountant handles the final submission and tax law complexities.

This collaboration ensures professional oversight and proper compliance, giving you the best chance of a successful claim. By providing your accountant with comprehensive, validated documentation from TaxWorkz, you can often reduce their time and costs while improving claim quality.

Many accountants prefer working with TaxWorkz-prepared claims because they're more complete and compliant.

What about HMRC enquiries and compliance?

HMRC enquiries are increasing, with over 20% of claims being checked. Common reasons for enquiries include insufficient documentation, errors in claims, and suspected abuse.

Our AI-powered system ensures your claim is properly documented and compliant, significantly reducing the risk of enquiry and helping you build a robust case if one occurs.

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Ready to Claim Your R&D Tax Relief?

Take our instant assessment to see if your business qualifies. It's free, no sign up required, and could save you thousands in tax.

Simple pricing: Free assessment • £295 first project • £99 additional projects

Save 85-90% vs traditional consultants