Research and Development

Research and development tax relief services

At Duncan & Toplis, our specialist tax team provides tailored research and development tax relief guidance and support designed to help your innovative projects thrive and maximise value.

Why research and development tax matters

The UK government offers generous research and development tax incentives to reward companies that seek technical or scientific advancement. Whether your business develops new technology, improves existing products, or explores novel processes, you could receive:

• Corporation tax savings or cash credits - even if you're not yet profitable
• Up to 20% R&D expenditure credit under the New RDEC scheme from 1st April 2024 onwards
• Up to 14.5% taxable credit under the Enhanced R&D Intensive Support (ERIS) for qualifying loss‑making SMEs

Comprehensive research and development tax services

Our expert team supports you at every stage of the research and development tax relief process:

Eligibility scoping
We assess if your projects meet HMRC’s technical criteria for R&D tax purposes - involving scientific or technological uncertainties that couldn't be easily solved by professionals

Cost identification and documentation
We help identify all qualifying costs - staffing, third-party, including subcontractors, consumables (materials), software, utilities - and draft clear documentation for HMRC.

Claim preparation under latest schemes
We calculate relief under the new RDEC scheme and ERIS for eligible SMEs, ensuring that your claim is maximised, making it as optimal as it is robust.

HMRC notification and submissions

• We manage initial claim notifications (relevant for companies with accounting periods beginning on or after 1st April 2023).
• We prepare the detailed R&D report and submission to HMRC - as well as this, we prepare and submit additional information forms, which is required before your CT600 return can be successfully filed.

HMRC enquiry support
If HMRC requests clarification or opens a compliance check, our team represents you, defends your claim, and safeguards your interests.

Start unlocking research and development with Duncan & Toplis

Don’t leave valuable research and development tax relief on the table. Partner with our experienced team to:

• Validate if your R&D activities meet the relief criteria
• Accurately quantify your eligible expenditure
• Secure the maximum allowable credit or deduction
• Manage compliance and monitor HMRC approval

Get in touch to discuss your projects - let us help you turn innovation into financial reward through expert research and development tax advice.