R&D is Getting Tougher, Expertise Matters
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As R&D Claims Are Getting Tougher Expertise Matters More Than Ever
R&D tax credits haven’t gone away but the landscape has changed significantly in the last few years.
HMRC scrutiny is higher than ever. Claims are being challenged more frequently, processing times are longer, and the standard of evidence expected has risen sharply. What might have passed a few years ago might not be acceptable now.
This is where many businesses are getting caught out.
Too many R&D claims are still being treated as a finance exercise or built using templates that don’t properly reflect the underlying technical work. The result is:
Missed value
Increased enquiry risk
Claims that don’t stand up to scrutiny
A strong R&D claim today needs more than numbers. It requires:
✔ Clear technical justification
✔ Robust project narratives
✔ Evidence that demonstrates genuine scientific or technological uncertainty
✔ Alignment with current HMRC guidance
Expertise matters because getting it right is no longer optional, it’s essential. Businesses that invest in specialist support aren’t just maximising relief, they’re protecting themselves.
At RfM Transform, we have been preparing and filing successful R&D claims for almost a decade, saving our clients hundreds of thousands of pounds in the process.
If you’re looking for support with your R&D, email Tony @ tbackhouse@rfm-more.co.uk