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Submitting an R&D claim notification is now a fundamental gateway requirement for many companies intending to access R&D tax relief. It is also one of the easiest ways to unintentionally invalidate a claim.

","url":"https://redline.tax/about/f/new-rd-claim-notifications---a-critical-first-step","title":"New R&D Claim Notifications - a critical first step...","summary":"Submitting an R&D claim notification is now a fundamental gateway requirement for many companies intending to access R&D tax relief. It is also one of the easiest ways to unintentionally invalidate a claim. ","date_modified":"2026-02-05T21:34:13Z"},{"id":"https://redline.tax/about/f/ireland%E2%80%99s-rd-tax-credit---a-major-opportunity","html_content":"

The Irish Government has now released its 2025 Review of the R&D Tax Credit, confirming both the scale of R&D investment taking place in Ireland and the strategic importance of the credit in attracting and retaining that...

","url":"https://redline.tax/about/f/ireland%E2%80%99s-rd-tax-credit---a-major-opportunity","title":"Ireland’s R&D Tax Credit - a major opportunity","summary":"The Irish Government has now released its 2025 Review of the R&D Tax Credit, confirming both the scale of R&D investment taking place in Ireland and the strategic importance of the credit in attracting and retaining that...","date_modified":"2026-01-12T12:51:47Z"},{"id":"https://redline.tax/about/f/rd-tax-relief-in-northern-ireland---what-the-new-rules-mean","html_content":"

The reform of the UK’s R&D tax relief regime in April 2024 has reshaped how innovative companies access support. With the old SME and RDEC schemes replaced by a modernised RDEC and Enhanced R&D Intensive Support (ERIS), ...

","url":"https://redline.tax/about/f/rd-tax-relief-in-northern-ireland---what-the-new-rules-mean","title":"R&D Tax Relief in Northern Ireland - what the new rules mean","summary":"The reform of the UK’s R&D tax relief regime in April 2024 has reshaped how innovative companies access support. With the old SME and RDEC schemes replaced by a modernised RDEC and Enhanced R&D Intensive Support (ERIS), ...","date_modified":"2026-01-09T12:39:48Z"},{"id":"https://redline.tax/about/f/what-is-a-competent-professional-in-an-rd-tax-credit-claim","html_content":"

If you are claiming R&D tax credits in the UK, the term “competent professional” matters more than many businesses realise. HMRC expects every claim to be supported by someone who genuinely understands the science or tec...

","url":"https://redline.tax/about/f/what-is-a-competent-professional-in-an-rd-tax-credit-claim","title":"What is a Competent Professional in an R&D Tax Credit claim?","summary":"If you are claiming R&D tax credits in the UK, the term “competent professional” matters more than many businesses realise. HMRC expects every claim to be supported by someone who genuinely understands the science or tec...","date_modified":"2025-12-18T18:46:56Z"},{"id":"https://redline.tax/about/f/innovate-uk---innovation-loans-explained","html_content":"

Innovate UK’s Innovation Loans programme gives UK small and medium-sized firms a way to finance the final stages of R&D before commercial launch. These loans help bridge the gap between development and market readiness a...

","url":"https://redline.tax/about/f/innovate-uk---innovation-loans-explained","title":"Innovate UK - Innovation Loans Explained","summary":"Innovate UK’s Innovation Loans programme gives UK small and medium-sized firms a way to finance the final stages of R&D before commercial launch. These loans help bridge the gap between development and market readiness a...","date_modified":"2025-12-04T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redline.tax/about/f/cybersecurity-and-rd-tax-credits-in-the-uk","html_content":"

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest moving areas of technology, and for many businesses it involves genuine research and development. What is less well understood is that a significant amount of cybersecurity work can qu...

","url":"https://redline.tax/about/f/cybersecurity-and-rd-tax-credits-in-the-uk","title":"Cybersecurity and R&D Tax Credits in the UK","summary":"Cybersecurity is one of the fastest moving areas of technology, and for many businesses it involves genuine research and development. What is less well understood is that a significant amount of cybersecurity work can qu...","date_modified":"2025-12-02T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redline.tax/about/f/tribunal-orders-hmrc-to-clarify-ai-use-in-rd-tax-credit-checks","html_content":"

HMRC has been instructed by a tribunal to disclose whether artificial intelligence is being used in the review of R&D tax credit claims. The ruling follows growing concern among advisers about the nature of HMRC complian...

","url":"https://redline.tax/about/f/tribunal-orders-hmrc-to-clarify-ai-use-in-rd-tax-credit-checks","title":"Tribunal orders HMRC to clarify AI use in R&D Tax Credit checks","summary":"HMRC has been instructed by a tribunal to disclose whether artificial intelligence is being used in the review of R&D tax credit claims. The ruling follows growing concern among advisers about the nature of HMRC complian...","date_modified":"2025-12-01T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redline.tax/about/f/battery-innovation-programme---what-you-need-to-know","html_content":"

The UK government has launched the Battery Innovation Programme, a major new £452 million initiative to boost battery technology research and development. This programme is part of the wider Advanced Manufacturing Sector...

","url":"https://redline.tax/about/f/battery-innovation-programme---what-you-need-to-know","title":"Battery Innovation Programme - what you need to know","summary":"The UK government has launched the Battery Innovation Programme, a major new £452 million initiative to boost battery technology research and development. This programme is part of the wider Advanced Manufacturing Sector...","date_modified":"2025-11-11T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redline.tax/about/f/hmrc-launches-rd-eligibility-checker-a-new-starting-point-for-t","html_content":"

HMRC has introduced a new online R&D Tax Credit eligibility checker, designed to help businesses assess whether their projects are likely to qualify for R&D tax relief. Launched in late September 2025, the tool offers a ...

","url":"https://redline.tax/about/f/hmrc-launches-rd-eligibility-checker-a-new-starting-point-for-t","title":"HMRC Launches R&D Eligibility Checker","summary":"HMRC has introduced a new online R&D Tax Credit eligibility checker, designed to help businesses assess whether their projects are likely to qualify for R&D tax relief. Launched in late September 2025, the tool offers a ...","date_modified":"2025-11-01T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redline.tax/about/f/new-hmrc-expert-panel-set-to-shape-the-future-of-rd-tax-relief","html_content":"

HMRC has announced the creation of a new Expert Advisory Panel to help strengthen and clarify guidance around R&D tax relief. The move comes as scrutiny of claims continues to rise and many businesses struggle with uncer...

","url":"https://redline.tax/about/f/new-hmrc-expert-panel-set-to-shape-the-future-of-rd-tax-relief","title":"New HMRC expert panel set to shape the future of R&D Tax Relief","summary":"HMRC has announced the creation of a new Expert Advisory Panel to help strengthen and clarify guidance around R&D tax relief. The move comes as scrutiny of claims continues to rise and many businesses struggle with uncer...","date_modified":"2025-10-30T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redline.tax/about/f/rd-tax-credit-statistics-released-key-insights-for-businesses","html_content":"

HMRC’s provisional R&D tax credit data for 2023–24 indicates a sharp fall in the number of claims, with smaller businesses experiencing the greatest impact as compliance requirements intensify and RDEC claims grow in pro...

","url":"https://redline.tax/about/f/rd-tax-credit-statistics-released-key-insights-for-businesses","title":"R&D Tax Credit statistics released (2023-24)","summary":"HMRC’s provisional R&D tax credit data for 2023–24 indicates a sharp fall in the number of claims, with smaller businesses experiencing the greatest impact as compliance requirements intensify and RDEC claims grow in pro...","date_modified":"2025-10-01T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://redline.tax/about/f/are-rd-tax-credits-being-used-to-pay-footballers","html_content":"

Recent headlines have highlighted a troubling issue, football clubs attempting to treat player salaries as R&D costs. While eye-catching, these claims expose a serious problem that threatens the integrity of the UK’s R&D...

","url":"https://redline.tax/about/f/are-rd-tax-credits-being-used-to-pay-footballers","title":"Are R&D Tax Credits Being Used to Pay Footballers?","summary":"Recent headlines have highlighted a troubling issue, football clubs attempting to treat player salaries as R&D costs. While eye-catching, these claims expose a serious problem that threatens the integrity of the UK’s R&D...","date_modified":"2025-07-24T18:00:00Z"}]}