R&D Tax Credits Devon
Your R&D tax credit claim, handled properly.
Many Devon businesses doing qualifying research and development work never claim — or claim less than they are entitled to because the rules are genuinely complex. Daniel is ACCA-qualified with 20 years of cross-sector experience, charges a fixed fee agreed before any work begins, and replies to queries the day they arrive.
- Qualifying expenditure identified accurately before the claim is submitted
- HMRC-compliant technical narrative prepared on your behalf
- Your tax position known well in advance of the filing deadline
- Plain-English explanation of what you can and cannot claim
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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Sound familiar?
You suspect you qualify. You are not sure what to claim.
R&D tax relief is one of the most under-claimed reliefs available to UK limited companies — not because businesses are not doing qualifying work, but because the criteria are poorly understood and the documentation requirements are easy to get wrong. A rejected or reduced claim wastes time and can invite additional HMRC scrutiny. Getting it right the first time matters.
- Unsure whether your development work qualifies under HMRC’s definition
- No technical narrative prepared — the part HMRC actually scrutinises
- Previous accountant never raised R&D credits as an option worth exploring
What a properly prepared claim looks like
Qualifying activities are identified against HMRC’s criteria before any numbers are submitted. The technical narrative and financial computation are prepared to a standard that holds up to review. You understand what is being claimed and why.
- Qualifying expenditure assessed against HMRC criteria — no guesswork
- Technical narrative drafted and reviewed before submission to HMRC
- Proactively raised each year as part of your ongoing tax planning
- Fixed fee agreed before work begins — no hourly surprises
What Devon clients say about working with Daniel
Across sole traders, limited companies and specialist engagements, the consistent feedback is responsiveness, clarity and thorough work.
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What the R&D tax credit service covers
From initial eligibility assessment through to submission and any subsequent HMRC correspondence — the full process is handled, not just the numbers.
Eligibility and Expenditure Review
Your activities and costs are assessed against HMRC’s current R&D criteria before any claim is drafted. Qualifying staff costs, subcontractor fees, materials and software licences are identified and documented. You are not left wondering whether the figure is defensible.
Included as standardTechnical Narrative and Computation
The technical narrative — the written explanation of the scientific or technological uncertainty your work addresses — is the part HMRC reads most carefully. It is prepared to a standard that reflects the actual work done, not a generic template. The financial computation is prepared alongside it and cross-checked before submission.
Included as standardOngoing Tax Planning and HMRC Support
R&D relief is not a one-off exercise. As your business evolves, new qualifying activities emerge and the rules change. Your claim is reviewed each year as part of broader tax planning, and if HMRC raises any queries, those are handled directly. You are not left to correspond with HMRC alone.
Proactive partnershipConsistent results across different client situations
From time-sensitive deadlines to ongoing bookkeeping and tax work, the feedback reflects the same experience: thorough, responsive and clear.
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What sets this practice apart for R&D claims
R&D tax relief requires sector knowledge, attention to HMRC’s evolving guidance and the ability to explain complex work in plain language. These are not qualities every accountant brings to the table.
Cross-sector R&D knowledge
Daniel has 20 years of hands-on accounting experience across airlines, construction, manufacturing and entertainment — industries where R&D activity is common and often under-recognised. That breadth means he can identify qualifying work in sectors that a purely compliance-focused accountant might overlook. You are not explaining your industry from scratch.
Claims built to withstand scrutiny
HMRC’s enquiry rate on R&D claims has increased materially since 2023. A claim that is defensible requires a narrative written with the HMRC compliance check framework in mind, not a figure dropped into a CT600. Every claim prepared here is documented as though a review is already scheduled.
Plain English throughout the process
R&D legislation is technical. The way it is explained to you does not have to be. Daniel translates HMRC’s definitions — technological uncertainty, baseline competence, qualifying indirect activities — into language that reflects your actual business. You will know what you are claiming and be confident explaining it if asked.
From first conversation to submitted claim in four steps
Most of the work happens on this side. What is needed from you is a clear explanation of what your business has been working on — the rest follows from there.
Book a free discovery call
The first conversation is a straightforward eligibility discussion — what your business does, what development work has been undertaken, and whether a claim is likely to be worthwhile. No commitment required and no sales pitch. If the numbers do not stack up, you will be told that directly.
Receive your fixed-fee quote
If a claim looks viable, you will receive a written quote that sets out what is included, what it costs, and what happens next. Everything is agreed before any work begins. There are no hourly rates and no invoice that looks different from what was discussed.
We gather and review the evidence
Qualifying activities and expenditure are identified through a structured information-gathering process — typically a video call and a review of your accounts and cost records. The technical narrative and financial computation are then prepared for your review before submission.
Claim submitted, tax position clear
Once submitted, you will know your revised Corporation Tax position and what to expect from HMRC in terms of timing. Going forward, the conversation about next year’s claim starts well before the year-end — which is the point at which the most qualifying expenditure can still be captured.
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Common questions about R&D tax credit claims
How do I know whether my business is actually doing qualifying R&D work?
HMRC’s definition of R&D for tax purposes is broader than most people expect but also more specific in certain ways. The key test is whether the work seeks to advance overall knowledge or capability in a field of science or technology by resolving scientific or technological uncertainty — not commercial uncertainty. A short conversation about what your business has been developing is usually enough to form a preliminary view on whether a claim is worth pursuing.
What does the R&D tax credit service cost, and what is included?
The fee is fixed and agreed before any work begins. It covers the eligibility assessment, preparation of the technical narrative, the financial computation and submission via the CT600. If HMRC raises a compliance check query on the claim, initial liaison is included. There are no hourly rates and no bill that arrives larger than the figure quoted.
We have never claimed before and our records are not in great shape. Is it too late?
Claims can generally be made up to two years after the end of the accounting period in question, so there is often scope to look back at prior years as well as the current one. The quality of records varies considerably between businesses — the information-gathering process is designed to work with what exists rather than requiring perfect documentation from the outset.
Is there a long-term contract or minimum commitment?
No. There is no lock-in and no minimum term. The R&D claim service can be engaged as a standalone piece of work or as part of an ongoing accountancy package. If you move on, your records and workings are yours and are handed over without complication.
HMRC has increased scrutiny on R&D claims. Does that affect the process?
It affects the level of care required in preparing the claim rather than whether the claim should be made. Since April 2023, all claims require an additional information form to be submitted, and HMRC’s compliance team is more active than it was previously. Claims prepared here are documented with that scrutiny in mind — the narrative and supporting evidence are built to hold up to a review, not filed and hoped for.
Can R&D tax credits be used alongside other tax planning?
Yes, and they are most effective when considered as part of your broader Corporation Tax position rather than in isolation. The interaction between R&D relief, capital allowances and dividend strategy, for example, can affect the overall tax outcome. R&D claims are reviewed as part of the annual tax planning conversation rather than as a separate administrative exercise.
Stop leaving R&D relief on the table.
A short call is enough to establish whether a claim is worth pursuing. Fixed fee, ACCA-qualified, and replies arrive the same day you ask.