R&D Tax Credits — Paignton
R&D tax relief your business has probably earned.
Most limited companies doing genuine R&D work underestimate what qualifies — and leave real money unclaimed as a result. DG Accountancy works with Paignton businesses to identify qualifying activity, build a robust claim and keep HMRC correspondence manageable. Fixed fee, ACCA-qualified, and questions answered the day you ask them.
- Know whether your work qualifies before spending a penny on fees
- Claims prepared accurately and submitted with proper supporting evidence
- HMRC enquiries handled without you having to decode the correspondence
- Plain-English explanation of what you claimed, why, and what to expect
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with your records in order and nothing owed.
Get a free R&D quote
Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
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Fast Turnaround, No Corners Cut
“Turned everything around very quickly without cutting corners. Communication was straightforward and reassuring.”
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Tax Knowledge That Saves Money
“His knowledge in tax law and what can be used for expenses really helped with saving money where I could.”
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Every Detail Explained Meticulously
“Very professional, explaining every detail meticulously in order to finalise our accounts. A huge thank you Daniel.”
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Never Worry About It
“This company does my accounts every year and i never have to worry about it. Speedy as well.”
Sound familiar?
Doing R&D work but never claimed for it?
A lot of Paignton businesses — in construction, tech, engineering and manufacturing — carry out qualifying R&D activity without realising it counts. The rules are broader than most people assume, and the paperwork looks intimidating enough that many simply never start a claim. Meanwhile, the relief sits there unclaimed, year after year.
- Work that likely qualifies has never been assessed or claimed
- No confidence the claim would survive an HMRC enquiry
- Previous accountant never raised R&D as a possibility
What a well-run claim looks like
The right R&D claim is not just a form submitted and forgotten. It is a properly evidenced case, built on a clear understanding of what HMRC expects — and reviewed annually so nothing qualifying is missed.
- Qualifying activity identified and documented before any claim is prepared
- Claims built to withstand scrutiny, with supporting evidence from the outset
- R&D reviewed proactively each year, not left to chance or client memory
- Fixed fee agreed upfront — no surprises after the work is done
What Paignton clients say about working with Daniel
Clients come with varied situations and leave with considerably less to worry about. Here is what a couple of them said.
Daniel was very helpful with my books and tax return. He offered great advise and insight in how to manage my books better and more efficiently. His knowledge in tax law and what can be used for expenses really helped with saving money where I could.
Absolutely recommend Daniel for all and any accounts related matter. Would use his expertise again. He is the most amazing person, very professional, explaining every detail meticulously in order to finalise our accounts. A huge thank you Daniel.
Everything needed for a sound R&D claim
From the initial eligibility check through to submission and any follow-up from HMRC, each stage is handled clearly and without unnecessary back-and-forth.
Eligibility Assessment First
Before any work begins, Daniel reviews your business activities to establish whether a claim is worth pursuing and what is genuinely qualifying. You will not pay for a submission that should not have been made. That initial clarity saves time and avoids the risk of an inflated or poorly founded claim.
Included as standardClaim Preparation and Submission
Qualifying costs are identified, documented and presented in a format HMRC expects. Staff costs, subcontractor fees, consumables and software licences — each category is assessed against the current rules. The technical narrative is written clearly, not lifted from a template.
Fixed fee agreed upfrontHMRC Enquiry Support
If HMRC raises questions about your claim, Daniel handles the correspondence. You do not need to interpret the letters or wonder what to say — that is exactly the kind of situation where having an experienced, qualified accountant on your side matters. Most enquiries are resolved without escalation when the original claim was well constructed.
Included in scopeConsistent feedback across different clients
Clients range from sole traders to limited company directors. The feedback covers speed, clarity and the practical difference a responsive accountant makes.
Helpful And Patient From the Start
“Daniel was very helpful and patient with me when I had no clue what to do and spoke through everything with me and made it clear, couldn’t recommend him enough, thank you again.”
Quick, Efficient and Friendly Throughout
“Excellent service providing financial accounts for probate. Quick, efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend.”
Taxes Handled So We Could Focus
“Huge thanks to Daniel for helping ourselves with our taxes! Being self employed means we all have to do this ourselves which is just not possible on top of our work load. Thanks again! We will be using you again!”
What makes this different from a claims-only firm
R&D boutiques charge a percentage of your claim. DG Accountancy charges a fixed fee and gives you a qualified accountant who knows the broader picture of your business.
No percentage-of-claim fee model
Many R&D specialists charge 15–25% of the credit as their fee. DG Accountancy works on a fixed fee agreed upfront, so the size of your claim does not inflate the cost of preparing it. You keep more of what you are entitled to.
Cross-sector experience that counts
Daniel has worked across construction, manufacturing, airlines and entertainment over 20 years. He understands how R&D activity actually appears in the accounts of different industries, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all checklist. That breadth matters when the qualifying activity is not obvious.
Claims built to withstand scrutiny
HMRC’s compliance activity around R&D has increased significantly in recent years. Claims prepared without adequate technical narrative and cost evidence are a liability. Every claim prepared here is documented as if an enquiry is likely — because occasionally it is.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
Most clients are through onboarding within a week. The process is designed to need as little of your time as possible.
Book a free discovery call
You will talk through your business, the work you do and whether R&D relief is likely to apply. No sales pitch — just an honest conversation about whether a claim makes sense and what it would involve.
Receive a fixed-fee quote
If a claim looks viable, you will receive a clear written quote before anything is prepared. The fee is agreed upfront and does not change based on what the claim turns out to be worth.
Claim is prepared and filed
Daniel works through your qualifying costs and activity with you, builds the technical narrative and submits the claim. You review and approve before anything goes to HMRC.
Relief received, records kept
Once HMRC processes the claim, the credit or repayment comes through and Daniel ensures everything is recorded correctly in your accounts. Your qualifying activity is flagged for review next year so nothing is missed going forward.
“I worked with Daniel at DG Accountancy to review and sign off my sole trader accounts for a time-sensitive mortgage application, and the service was excellent. Daniel was extremely responsive, clear, and professional throughout.”
Common questions about R&D tax claims
How do I know whether my business actually qualifies for R&D tax relief?
The test is whether your project sought to achieve an advance in science or technology by overcoming genuine technical uncertainty — it does not need to be cutting-edge research. Construction firms developing new build methods, software companies building novel functionality and manufacturers solving process problems have all made successful claims. The best starting point is a straightforward conversation about what your team actually does day to day.
What does it cost, and how is the fee structured?
DG Accountancy charges a fixed fee agreed before any work begins. This is not a percentage of the claim value, so the fee is the same whether your credit is £5,000 or £50,000. The quote is written, upfront and does not change. There are no hidden charges for HMRC correspondence or follow-up questions during the process.
My records from previous years are not well organised — can I still claim?
Claims can typically be made for the last two accounting periods, so it is worth reviewing previous years even if records are incomplete. Catch-up work may be needed before a historical claim can be submitted, and that will be scoped and priced separately rather than absorbed into an estimate that does not reflect the actual effort. Honest assessment upfront saves frustration later.
Is there a long-term contract involved?
No. There is no minimum term and no lock-in. R&D claims are typically handled on a per-year basis or as part of an ongoing accountancy package. If your circumstances change or you decide to move elsewhere, your records are handed over cleanly and nothing further is owed.
What happens if HMRC opens an enquiry into my R&D claim?
HMRC enquiries into R&D claims are more common than they were, particularly since the 2023 reforms. If an enquiry is opened on a claim prepared by DG Accountancy, Daniel handles the correspondence and provides the technical responses HMRC requires. Claims are built with this possibility in mind — a well-evidenced submission is considerably easier to defend than one assembled quickly without supporting documentation.
How much could my business actually receive from an R&D claim?
Under the current merged R&D scheme, qualifying companies can claim an additional deduction worth up to 20% of qualifying costs as a tax credit, depending on your tax position. The amount varies based on the size of your qualifying expenditure and whether your company is profit-making or loss-making. A realistic estimate is possible once qualifying costs have been properly reviewed — which is exactly what the initial discovery call covers.
Stop leaving R&D relief on the table.
A free discovery call takes thirty minutes. You will leave knowing whether a claim is worth pursuing, what it would cost and what happens next — which is considerably more than most businesses know going in.