Join us and our Members Moore Kingston Smith for an informative webinar exploring the recent changes in the world of R&D.
This year has brought substantial challenges for businesses relying on Government incentives to fund their innovation efforts. With significant changes to R&D tax reliefs—most notably the introduction of the new ‘merged’ scheme—and increased scrutiny from HMRC to curb fraud and abuse, it’s essential that businesses quickly adjust to these developments.
Our webinar is specifically designed to equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in this evolving environment.
We'll cover key topics, including:
- The New Merged Scheme: Gain a clear understanding of the clients affecting companies that receive grants, engage in overseas R&D, or participate in collaborative R&D projects.
- Enhanced R&D Intensive Support (ERIS) for Lossmaking SMEs: Discover how your company can benefit from the additional support available and optimize your claims.
- New Notification Requirements: Stay informed about the latest obligations for companies claiming R&D relief for the first time or after a period of inactivity.
- HMRC's Compliance Approach: Learn best practices for managing compliance checks and minimizing the risk of an HMRC enquiry.
This webinar will arm you with the critical insights needed to maximize your R&D tax credits while confidently navigating the shifting regulatory landscape. Ensure your company is well-prepared to meet these new challenges head-on.
Date: Wednesday 23 October 10.00am to 11.00am
Virtual: Zoom Platform
Cost to attend: Members: FREE Non-Members: £25.00 + VAT
Please note: This event will not be recorded and any material will only be circulated to those that attend
About the Speakers
Thomas Hayden, R&D Director - Thom has extensive experience in undertaking R&D tax relief, R&D expenditure credit, RDA and other innovation incentives claims, alongside a background in physics, engineering, and computer science disciplines. He has led claims for large multinationals in the photonics industry.
Thomas is an industry leader in the field of R&D tax relief and is involved in HMRC’s R&D Communication Forum where he regularly meets HMRC representatives and other industry leaders.
David Byrne, R&D Direcor - As a director in the R&D department’s government incentives team, David supports innovative businesses and helps them secure the government funding they are entitled to.
David has built a strong working relationship with HMRC, contributing to various committees and consultations. Combining an engineering background with a wealth of experience in professional services, David supports the delivery of robust and efficient R&D tax relief claims for even the most complex of projects. Having led some of the UK’s largest R&D tax relief claims across sectors including software, media, telecoms and financial services, he has amassed several decades of advisory experience.
Karen Wardell, Partner - Karen acts for a mixed portfolio of clients from start ups to large groups in the nonprofit, property, telecommunications, retail, media and manufacturing sectors. She advises on all areas of their financial affairs, covering not only accounting, audit and tax matters, but the many and varied challenges involved with running a business on a daily basis, including helping clients make informed decisions about their own financial planning. Karen has sat on Moore Kingston Smith’s technical committee for a number of years, which ensures that the firm and its clients are kept up-to-date on technical issues.
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