WhisperClaims Brings Inglis Chartered Accountants into the R&D world

Inglis Chartered Accountants, known for their comprehensive services ranging from bookkeeping to tax reviews, has successfully ventured into R&D claims, extending their well-established tax practice.

Senior Accountant Lawrence McClelland, who leads the Accounts and Tax department, spearheaded the introduction of WhisperClaims to enhance their service offerings.

Improving client service

Lawrence aimed to offer clients a meticulously managed and compliant R&D service.

“We had several clients using boutique R&D specialists,” he said, “but some claims were not as focused. With HMRC cracking down on compliance, we wanted to ensure our claims were sound.”

WhisperClaims proved instrumental in streamlining the submission process, making it easier, faster, and more accurate. Lawrence appreciated the software’s opinion service, which assesses the viability of a claim before information collation, ensuring only valid claims are pursued.

The software has improved client communication and the efficiency of R&D tax services. “WhisperClaims makes it easy for our team and clients to work together, providing a clear pathway to submitting accurate claims,” said Lawrence.

With HMRC’s evolving regulations, Lawrence emphasised the importance of compliance. “WhisperClaims keeps us updated with regulation changes, giving us confidence as agents and ensuring we can trust their expertise,” he said.

Looking to the future, Lawrence sees growing demand for R&D claims and believes WhisperClaims will help set clear fee structures and onboard new clients efficiently.

“It’s so easy to use, even for those who don’t handle R&D claims daily. I genuinely think it is brilliant,” he said.

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