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R&D reliefs – SMEs – meaning of research and development – CIOT criticises an “over-zealous” approach

28 Nov 2022

The CIOT has criticised the way HMRC are applying new interpretations to “subsidised” and “subcontracted” expenditure, in the context of R&D claims.

The CIOT states that with the proposed alignment of SME rules with the less generous rules for larger firms, “there seems no further purpose in harrying SME claimants in this way”.

https://www.tax.org.uk/time-to-stop-harrying-honest-small-businesses-over-r-d-credits-say-tax-experts

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