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Find R&D. Save Clients.
Right now, the government is throwing a lot of money at business owners. Money to help them survive these incredibly difficult times. But in most cases, all this money will eventually need to be paid back. It’s hard to estimate just how long it’s going to take for businesses to get their hands on these […]
Infographic: Are your clients eligible for R&D?
To help identify clients who might be eligible for R&D Tax Relief, we’ve created this handy infographic diagram and separated it, into two steps. STEP 1 – The Infographic You know your clients and their business activities, so it makes sense for you to determine what they are doing and whether they meet the foundation […]
5 Ways R&D Could Save Your Clients Business
5 WAYS R&D TAX RELIEF CAN GET MONEY BACK INTO YOUR BUSINESS R&D is a massively underutilised tax relief that many businesses could be benefitting from right now. We’re talking up to 33% of the costs incurred on activities that are considered eligible and this money can be used for any purpose. Money that is […]
We even do R&D on ourselves!
Meet my fellow Radish Co-Founder Gwil; together we run Radish Tax. But that’s not all we do together. We dance, we share shoes – if you follow me on LinkedIn/Twitter this would make a lot more sense 😁 – and we’re also Co-Founders of a tax diagnostic software business called Diagnostax and guess what? We […]
Finding R&D in Construction
AM I ELIGIBLE TO MAKE AN R&D TAX RELIEF CLAIM?The key questions to ask yourself for any project you have undertaken are: Have you gone beyond “the norm” within your industry? This could be using new techniques, or re-thinking how something can be achieved because you were constrained by conventional methods. This could be from […]
R&D: 9 Common Mistakes of Accountants
I’ve worked with loads of businesses from all kinds of industries; some have never made a claim, others have used a specialist (but the process was incredibly time consuming) and those where we work together with their accountant. However, the partnership we have with accountants is great. The accountant already has the insight and understanding […]
Reducing Waste. Building Lives. Claiming R&D.
THE CLAIM Company name: Recipro (UK) Ltd Industry: Environmental Services Area of innovation: Remanufacturing and processing of waste paints Claim size: £12,776.00 from HMRCWHO ARE RECIPRO? At Recipro their mission is to reduce waste through reuse, while benefitting the local community at the same time. They work with suppliers and contractors, who donate unwanted, surplus […]
Finding R&D: Architects & Engineers
AM I ELGIBILE TO MAKE A CLAIM? The key questions to ask yourself for any project you have undertaken are: Have you gone beyond “the norm” within your industry? This could be using new techniques, or re-thinking how something can be achieved because you were constrained by conventional methods. This could be from the types […]
It’s simple…rule it in, or rule it out.
Guest blog: James Middleton, Elevate Advice But we can’t claim for R&D? Sound familiar? It’s something I hear way too often from new clients, but around 50% of the time it’s not true. When a client tells me their previous accountant ruled them out, or that they don’t think they qualify, I don’t take it […]
Accountants ≠ R&D Specialists
Since the virtual doors opened at Radish, I’ve worked with loads of businesses from all kinds of industries; some have never made a claim, others have used a specialist (but the process was incredibly time consuming) and those where we work together with their accountant. The partnership with accountants is great. The accountant already has […]
Restaurants can claim R&D? Here’s how The Coach House Inn saved £28K
Meet Les & The Coach House Inn The Coach House Inn is a Gastropub and Hotel based in Chester. We caught up with Les Owens, Director at The Coach House Inn to find out about their business innovations and their experience, making a claim with us. For Les, it starts with people: “My focus is […]
The Very Real Cost of DIY R&D
If I’ve caught your eye with this, I’m going to guess you’re either the business owner, or you’re the lucky person tasked to compile your R&D Tax claim; FD perhaps? Thought so. You lucky devil. No doubt you’re already experiencing the very real cost of doing R&D yourself….the lack of time, and additional responsibility. Ever […]
A Super R&D Claim with Keating Supercars
Having been in engineering for 30 years now – for Tony Keating – engineering has always been in his blood. Coming from a background of automotive & heavy plant engineering, Tony started out by building his own car, this then escalated into cars for other people, until it became a full-on business working with some […]
Brand & Digital Communications Agency saves cash in R&D Tax refund
Meet Thrive Creative Thrive Creative are a Brand & Digital Communications Agency. They work with ambitious brands to help them realise their true potential. Discovering those powerful insights at the core of brilliantly simple ideas that transform brands and engage audiences, whatever the medium. We caught up with Julie Carter, Finance & Operations Director at […]
R&D in archaeology? Yep.
Who is APAC and what do they do? Meet APAC, they provide professional archaeological services to the private and commercial sectors. Established in 2004, the staff now have over 30 years of archaeological experience and have carried out a wide range of projects across England and Wales. We were introduced to Neil Philips, Director at […]
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