The merged R&D tax relief scheme has now been live for a full year, giving the profession its first real opportunity to step back and assess how the new rules are affecting claim preparation.
As a software provider working with accountancy firms and advisers across the UK, WhisperClaims has visibility into how claims are actually being prepared day-to-day.
We’ve drawn on two datasets from within WhisperClaims. The first examines more than 170 merged scheme claims, prepared by 43 accountancy firms and advisers. The second looks at over 2500 claims, prepared between April 2022 and March 2026.
The result is an interesting snapshot of how the market may be adapting to the merged scheme environment.
Next week, we’ll be hosting a webinar, where we’ll explore what this data reveals about the profile of RDEC and ERIS claims, preparation times, qualifying expenditure, sector trends and geographical distribution.
We’ll also compare our findings with HMRC’s published statistics and discuss some of the behavioural trends that may be emerging amongst advisers and claimants.
Importantly, we’ll consider what these findings could mean for firms delivering R&D tax services today.
Whether you’re actively supporting R&D tax claims, considering reintroducing the service or looking to benchmark your own experience against wider market trends, this session will provide a data-led perspective on how the market appears to be adapting.
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