UK businesses can access up to 27% tax relief on qualifying Research and Development costs through the government's tax relief scheme. You can even claim for the past 2 years.
The UK government rewards businesses that invest in true technical innovation.
Many businesses are eligible without realising it, if you’re solving technical challenges or improving how things work, you could qualify.
Not just for tech or science. Any business solving true technical challenges or developing new products can claim.
You can claim for R&D activities from the past 2 years, potentially recovering significant tax savings on work you've already completed.
Our AI-powered platform makes it easy to track and identify legitimate qualifying R&D activities. We are innovators, we know the pain of last-minute scrambles—so we built the solution we wished we had. Read our story.
Create your free account and set up your business profile & projects. No credit card required.
Input your projects and get free validation of their R&D potential. We'll categorisze them as Strong, Potential, or Unlikely candidates.
Our AI guides you through a 12-step process, validating each response against HMRC criteria, scoring compliance in real time.
Your accountant reviews and submits the claim using our prepared documentation.
Free project assessment • £295 first project documentation • £99 per additional project
One claim can contain multiple projects • No percentage fees
Maximum £988 per year
View full pricing detailsDon't leave R&D record-keeping until the last minute. TaxWorkz lets you log projects, and costs throughout the year so nothing is forgotten.
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Not claimed in the last 3 years? You must notify HMRC within 6 months of your accounting period end. If you miss this deadline you will not be able to claim for the period.
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R&D tax relief isn't just for scientists in labs. Many businesses miss out on legitimate claims.
Demystifying R&D Tax Relief for Confident and Compliant Claims.
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.
The amount depends on your qualifying R&D costs, company size, and accounting period. Average successful claims typically yield between 15-27% 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.
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.
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 maximise your claim while staying compliant.
Yes, 100%! TaxWorkz prepares the detailed technical project documentation your accountant needs for a compliant R&D claim, including justification for 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.
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.
From 1 April 2023, companies claiming R&D tax relief for the first time, or those who haven't claimed in the last 3 accounting periods, must notify HMRC of their intention to claim within 6 months of their accounting period end.
This is critical: If you miss this notification deadline, you cannot claim R&D tax relief for that period at all, regardless of how much you spent on qualifying R&D activities.
The notification must be submitted before your CT600 tax return and must include details of your R&D projects. This is separate from the Additional Information Form (AIF) that accompanies your claim.
Check your specific deadlines now to ensure you don't miss this critical requirement.
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