Strike while the iron’s hot: Becoming the trusted advisor for your clients’ R&D tax claims

With legislation set to change in 2023, accountants have a prime opportunity to carve themselves out as the trusted advisor for R&D tax relief claims.

R&D tax is set to change.

A more rigorous approach to compliance and new legislation are set to come in from 2023, with HMRC honing in on R&D tax relief. Clients will need the best R&D guidance from their accountants, who can build on their existing relationships as knowledgeable, trusted advisors for their R&D tax relief claims.

With compliance services becoming commoditised and cloud-based, book-keeping and accounting technology leading to margins becoming squeezed, it is key for accountancy firms to find new ways to build more sustainable and profitable businesses.

Now is the time to bring R&D tax advice into the list of services your accountancy firm provides. This guide lays out how to begin this journey with the right tools, skills and understanding to deliver an efficient service, enabling you to maximise your margins and reap the rewards of bringing R&D tax support in-house.