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R&D Tax Relief

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R&D Tax Relief: What is it and Who Can Claim

Businesses investing in developing or improving products, processes or services may be able to claim R&D Tax Relief.

Many companies may not realise they could potentially qualify. Examples could include work that involves solving technical problems, improving efficiencies or developing new capabilities.

R&D Tax Relief is a government-backed scheme that allows qualifying UK limited companies to reduce their Corporation Tax or receive a cash repayment. The current R&D tax relief landscape has introduced a single merged scheme for most companies, with increased focus on documentation, accuracy and meeting HMRC requirements.

At Kirk Rice, we help businesses with their R&D tax claims. We check if your business activity qualifies you for R&D relief. If it does, we calculate qualifying costs and prepare a compliant R&D tax relief claim. Kirk Rice’s R&D tax specialists support the full process, including assessing activities and dealing with HMRC where needed.

If you would like to discuss R&D Tax Relief, please contact info@kirkrice.co.uk

Who might qualify for R&D tax relief?

Many businesses don’t realise they qualify. You don’t need to be in a lab or research facility to make a claim—if you’re improving systems, solving technical challenges or developing new ways of doing things, you could be eligible. Typical examples include:

Improving or developing software, internal systems, or physical products
Making processes more efficient through technical or scientific innovation (R&D tax claims often come from manufacturing, construction, or food production)
Creating prototypes, testing new approaches, or finding workarounds to technical limitations (all potentially R&D tax qualifying activities)

Qualifying work doesn’t need to succeed to be eligible—it just needs to aim at solving a technical problem where the outcome isn’t certain from the outset.

Learn more in our blog: R&D Tax Relief for SMEs

Sectors that often qualify for R&D tax relief

R&D tax relief is available across a wide range of industries, including:

Manufacturing and engineering
Software and IT development
Architecture and construction
Food, beverage and agriculture
Creative, digital, and media businesses
Retail and product design

If your team is developing or improving something technical—even if it’s behind the scenes—there’s a strong chance some of that work could qualify.

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How kirk rice can help with your R&D tax claim

At Kirk Rice, we help businesses identify eligible projects, calculate qualifying costs, and prepare compliant R&D tax relief claims that stand up to HMRC’s latest expectations.

With the scheme now under more scrutiny than ever, it’s vital to ensure your claim is both thorough and accurate. We manage the full process—from assessing your activities to submitting the claim and dealing with HMRC if needed—giving you peace of mind while you focus on running your business.