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David Ward
Tax Partner
23 September 2020
Impact of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on R&D claimsCompanies will soon need to consider the impact of furloughed staff on their future R&D claims. This will form part of the work that we undertake in preparing our clients’ claims, but there are two key aspects to consider.
David Ward
Tax Partner
10 July 2020
Is there a case for a registration/accreditation system for R&D tax advisers?Whilst professional and ethical standards apply to members of the professional bodies such as the CIOT and ICAS, there is currently no requirement for an R&D tax adviser to be a member of such a body, or to have any particular qualifications.
David Ward
Tax Partner
09 July 2020
What does the Summer Statement mean for UK innovation, research and development?Most people will understandably be more interested in the “eat out to help out” scheme, the temporary VAT cut for hospitality and leisure and the wide range of job support measures. Behind those headline grabbers, I’ve looked through the Summer Statement documents for any announcements of further support for Research and Development (R&D) projects.
Michael Murray & David Ward
20 April 2020
Coronavirus - Improving your cash flow position using Capital Allowances and R&D reliefsIn the current economic conditions, the focus for many business owners will be on how they can retain cash in their businesses as well as looking at any opportunity to bring cash into the business using reliefs and incentives inherent in the UK tax system.
David Ward
Tax Partner
03 April 2020
Coronavirus - how will this affect R&D claims?In this unusual time, our advisers have received a number of questions about the impact of the current coronavirus pandemic on R&D claims. It’s a fast changing situation and we expect further information to come, but Partner and Head of Innovation Taxes, David Ward, sets out some of the most common questions that he’s been asked, with the most up to date position.
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