R&D Tax Credit Resources News Articles and Guides

Every customer we work with and every claim we submit, benefits from our deep expertise of the BEIS Guidelines in terms of what qualifies as R&D as well as the CIRD Manual practical guidance on how to apply these standards in practice.

In our Easy R&D resources area we share articles, news, blogs and opinions from our team of R&D consultants and other industry experts on the key issues and the most up-to-date guidance on R&D Tax Relief.

  • all
  • GUIDES
  • UPDATES
  • BRIEFINGS
  • BLOGS
  • PODCASTS
How Can Innovation Grants Boost Growth For UK Businesses | Easy R&D

UPDATES

How Can Innovation Grants Boost Growth For UK Businesses

Discover how innovation grants support UK business growth. Learn how grants work with R&D tax relief and how Easy R&D helps you maximise funding and compliance.

More
What is a Research and Development Expenditure Credit Scheme (RDEC)? | Easy R&D

UPDATES

What is a Research and Development Expenditure Credit Scheme (RDEC)?

Learn how the RDEC scheme supports larger companies and those not eligible for SME relief. Easy R&D explains the benefits and simplifies your claim process.

More
Key Insights from HMRC on R&D Tax Credit Statistics 2025 | Easy R&D

UPDATES

Key Insights from HMRC on R&D Tax Credit Statistics 2025

Learn how the Research and Development Tax Credit scheme changes in 2025, and what UK businesses need to claim successfully, with insights from HMRC statistics.

More
Could your business be missing out on R&D tax credits? | Easy R&D

UPDATES

Could your business be missing out on R&D tax credits?

Discover if your company could qualify for R&D tax credits. Learn what counts, what doesn’t, and how Easy R&D makes the claim process simple and compliant. 

More
Building a Greener Future for the UK Maritime Sector | Easy R&D

UPDATES

Building a Greener Future for the UK Maritime Sector

Explore how R&D tax relief supports innovation in the UK maritime sector. Learn how businesses can benefit while promoting sustainability and growth. 

More
UK Maritime Innovations Supported by R&D Tax Relief | Easy R&D

UPDATES

UK Maritime Innovations Supported by R&D Tax Relief

Explore UK maritime innovations supported by R&D tax relief, helping businesses fund sustainable solutions and advance eco-friendly maritime practices.

More
R&D Tax Relief for UK Maritime SMEs in Offshore Projects | Easy R&D

UPDATES

R&D Tax Relief for UK Maritime SMEs in Offshore Projects

See how UK maritime SMEs can access R&D tax relief to fund offshore renewables projects, driving innovation in wind, wave, and tidal energy efficiently today.

More
How the Maritime Industry Balances Automation and Skills | Easy R&D

GUIDE

How the Maritime Industry Balances Automation and Skills

Discover how the maritime industry balances automation and technology while maintaining skills and expertise, with detailed insights from Easy R&D’s resource.

More
Proving Innovation: The Importance of R&D Record-Keeping for HMRC | Easy R&D

GUIDE

Proving Innovation: The Importance of R&D Record-Keeping for HMRC

Understand the importance of R&D record-keeping for HMRC compliance. Ensure accurate tracking of projects to secure maximum eligible tax relief.   

More
Everything You Need to Know About R&D Tax Relief in 2025 | Easy R&D

GUIDE

Everything You Need to Know About R&D Tax Relief in 2025

Get the complete guide to R&D tax relief in 2025. Maximise your claims, understand regulations, and support innovation for UK businesses effectively.

More
Qualifying Costs and Activities for R&D Tax Relief | Easy R&D

GUIDE

Qualifying Costs and Activities for R&D Tax Relief

Understand which costs and activities qualify for R&D tax relief, ensuring your claim is maximised and fully compliant with all HMRC regulations and rules.

More
How R&D and Tax Relief Drive Maritime Amid Tightening Regulations | Easy R&D

UPDATES

How R&D and Tax Relief Drive Maritime Amid Tightening Regulations

Explore how R&D and tax relief drive safety in the UK maritime sector. Innovation and compliance help protect lives and improve industry standards. 

More
R&D Tax Relief for Subcontracted and Subsidised Work | Easy R&D

UPDATES

R&D Tax Relief for Subcontracted and Subsidised Work

Learn how subcontracted and subsidised R&D work qualifies for tax relief, enabling businesses to maximise claims and support innovative projects successfully.

More
CBI 2024 Insights: Impact on Innovation Funding Claims | Easy R&D

UPDATES

CBI 2024 Insights: Impact on Innovation Funding Claims

Get key insights from CBI 2024 on innovation funding and how evolving UK economic topics significantly impact your R&D tax relief claims and business growth.

More
Record £20.4B R&D Investment Marine Sector Impact | Easy R&D

UPDATES

Record £20.4B R&D Investment Marine Sector Impact

Explore the impact of the record £20.4B R&D investment on the marine sector and tax relief, highlighting the UK Government’s commitment to innovation funding.

More
R&D Tax Reliefs Unchanged Stability and Opportunities | Easy R&D

UPDATES

R&D Tax Reliefs Unchanged Stability and Opportunities

UK R&D tax relief remains unchanged, offering stability and opportunity for businesses to innovate, compete, and expand successfully in the UK market.

More
Marine and Maritime R&D Qualifying Activities Guide | Easy R&D

GUIDE

Marine and Maritime R&D Qualifying Activities Guide

Understand which activities qualify for marine and maritime R&D tax relief, helping businesses fund innovation and maximise government-backed incentives.

More
Easy R&D: Your Complete Business Tax Partner | Easy R&D

GUIDE

Easy R&D: Your Complete Business Tax Partner

Discover how Easy R&D can become your complete tax partner, supporting your business in maximising R&D tax relief and efficiently managing all claims.

More
Is Your R&D Agent Safeguarding You from HMRC Enquiries? | Easy R&D

GUIDE

Is Your R&D Agent Safeguarding You from HMRC Enquiries?

Ensure your R&D agent protects you from HMRC enquiries and penalties while maximising R&D tax relief claims, with professional guidance from Easy R&D.

More
Understanding the New Merged R&D Tax Relief Scheme | Easy R&D

UPDATES

Understanding the New Merged R&D Tax Relief Scheme

Learn about the new merged R&D tax relief scheme combining SME and RDEC credits, helping businesses claim efficiently with Easy R&D expert support.   

More
Innovation as a Driver for UK Business Growth | Easy R&D

UPDATES

Innovation as a Driver for UK Business Growth

Learn how UK businesses use innovation to stay competitive and maximise R&D tax relief claims with clear guidance from Easy R&D’s expert resource.  

More
HMRC Statistics on Research and Development Tax Credits | Easy R&D

UPDATES

HMRC Statistics on Research and Development Tax Credits

Review the latest HMRC R&D tax credits statistics. Understand trends, impacts, and insights to guide your business strategy and R&D investment decisions.

More
Benefits from HMRC's R&D Tax Relief Scheme | Easy R&D

PODCAST

Benefits from HMRC's R&D Tax Relief Scheme

Discover how HMRC R&D tax relief can benefit your business and learn from real examples to maximise eligible claims efficiently and confidently   

More
Rural2Kitchen Podcast Agriculture Tax Relief Insights | Easy R&D

PODCAST

Rural2Kitchen Podcast Agriculture Tax Relief Insights

Listen to Rural2Kitchen podcast on agriculture tax relief. Discover how farmers can access cash incentives and make eligible R&D claims efficiently. 

More
Spring 2023 R&D Statement Updates and Changes | Easy R&D

UPDATES

Spring 2023 R&D Statement Updates and Changes

Understand the Spring 2023 Statement updates on R&D tax relief and RDEC schemes, and how they will affect your business claims from April 2023 onwards.

More
Autumn 2022 R&D Tax Relief Statement Explained | Easy R&D

UPDATES

Autumn 2022 R&D Tax Relief Statement Explained

Explore the Autumn 2022 R&D tax relief statement and understand key changes for SME and RDEC schemes to help your business maximise claims effectively.

More
Autumn Statement 2022: What it Means for R&D Tax Relief | Easy R&D

BLOGS

Autumn Statement 2022: What it Means for R&D Tax Relief

Review the Autumn Statement 2022 insights with Easy R&D, highlighting the impact on future R&D tax relief claims and business innovation opportunities.

More
Best Practice Guide R&D Record Keeping | Easy R&D

GUIDES

Best Practice Guide R&D Record Keeping

Follow Easy R&D’s guide to best practice in R&D record-keeping, ensuring compliant submissions and maximising all tax relief claims under HMRC scrutiny.

More
Guide to Revex vs Capex for R&D Tax Relief | Easy R&D

GUIDES

Guide to Revex vs Capex for R&D Tax Relief

Discover the difference between Revex and Capex in R&D tax relief. Make informed decisions to maximise your eligible expenditure and claim effectively.

More
R&D Tax Relief 2020-21: Latest ONS Data and Trends | Easy R&D

BLOGS

R&D Tax Relief 2020-21: Latest ONS Data and Trends

Explore the latest 2020-21 ONS data on R&D tax relief trends and insights, helping businesses analyse, optimise and improve their claim strategy efficiently.

More
R&D Tax Credits Explained for UK Businesses | Easy R&D

GUIDES

R&D Tax Credits Explained for UK Businesses

Understand how R&D tax credits work for UK firms and explore ways to maximise government funding for research and innovation projects effectively and easily.

More
Creating a Better Route to Assured R&D Tax Relief Claims | Easy R&D

BLOGS

Creating a Better Route to Assured R&D Tax Relief Claims

Learn how to create a better route for assured R&D tax relief claims. Improve record-keeping, evidence, and compliance with expert guidance from Easy R&D.

More
Why Innovation Investment Matters in the UK | Easy R&D

BLOGS

Why Innovation Investment Matters in the UK

Learn why innovation investment is critical for UK SMEs, boosting cashflow and supporting growth, with insights and guidance from Easy R&D’s resource.

More
R&D Tax Credit Calculator for Your Business | Easy R&D

GUIDES

R&D Tax Credit Calculator for Your Business

Use Easy R&D’s tax credit calculator to estimate your potential R&D tax relief, helping businesses plan and claim efficiently with expert guidance and insights.

More
5 Key Priorities to Stimulate SME Innovation | Easy R&D

BLOGS

5 Key Priorities to Stimulate SME Innovation

Explore Kwasi Kwarteng’s five key priorities to stimulate SME innovation, promoting growth, employment, and R&D investment across UK businesses nationwide.

More
R&D Scheme: Legislative Changes Coming April 2023 | Easy R&D

UPDATES

R&D Scheme: Legislative Changes Coming April 2023

Stay informed about legislative changes to the R&D tax credits scheme coming in April 2023, and understand fully how they may affect your claims and planning.

More
Making R&D Tax Credits Easy | Easy R&D

GUIDES

Making R&D Tax Credits Easy

A clear and simple guide to what R&D Tax Credits are and whether your company is eligible.

PDF
R&D Tax Relief HMRC Updates and Insights | Easy R&D

UPDATES

R&D Tax Relief HMRC Updates and Insights

Stay updated on HMRC’s latest R&D tax relief enquiries and activity. Discover key trends, risks, and how to protect your business with Easy R&D expertise.

More
Managing Groups and Staff Costs for R&D Relief | Easy R&D

GUIDES

Managing Groups and Staff Costs for R&D Relief

Manage R&D tax relief groups and staff costs effectively, understand rules and nuances, and maximise claims with guidance from Easy R&D’s resource. 

More
R&D Tax Credits Incentivising Innovation in UK Agriculture | Easy R&D

BRIEFINGS

R&D Tax Credits Incentivising Innovation in UK Agriculture

Learn how R&D tax credits incentivise UK agriculture, helping farmers invest in innovation and access valuable government-backed funding efficiently and easily.

More
Spring 2022 R&D Statement Key Impacts | Easy R&D

UPDATES

Spring 2022 R&D Statement Key Impacts

Unpack the Spring 2022 Statement and its effects on R&D tax relief. Learn what changes to expect and how they will impact your business claims fully. 

More
Check Your Eligibility for R&D Tax Credits | Easy R&D

GUIDES

Check Your Eligibility for R&D Tax Credits

Check if your company is eligible for R&D tax credits with simple questions and expert guidance, helping you claim efficiently with Easy R&D support. 

More
R&D Tax Credit Claims and Enquiries Answered | Easy R&D

UPDATES

R&D Tax Credit Claims and Enquiries Answered

Discover answers to common R&D tax credit claims and enquiries, and learn how to handle HMRC’s increasing scrutiny effectively with Easy R&D’s expert resource.

More
R&D Claims: Guide to HMRC Requirements | Easy R&D

GUIDES

R&D Claims: Guide to HMRC Requirements

Learn what HMRC requires to process R&D claims efficiently and accurately, helping businesses submit compliant claims successfully with support from Easy R&D.

More
R&D Tax Credits: Where Research and Development Begins and Ends | Easy R&D

GUIDES

R&D Tax Credits: Where Research and Development Begins and Ends

Understand where R&D begins and ends under HMRC rules, ensuring your business claims correctly and captures all eligible research and development effectively.

More
R&D Tax Credits: How Easy R&D Supports Your Business | Easy R&D

GUIDES

R&D Tax Credits: How Easy R&D Supports Your Business

See how Easy R&D supports businesses between R&D tax credit claims, helping to maximise returns and ensure smooth, compliant submissions to HMRC every time.

More
How Easy R&D Will Support You if HMRC Challenges a Claim | Easy R&D

GUIDES

How Easy R&D Will Support You if HMRC Challenges a Claim

Learn how Easy R&D supports businesses if HMRC challenges a claim. Maximise your R&D tax relief with expert guidance and risk management strategies. 

More
R&D Tax Credits: Forgotten Support for Farms | Easy R&D

BLOGS

R&D Tax Credits: Forgotten Support for Farms

Discover how R&D tax credits can help farms reclaim up to 27% of eligible spend, maximising innovation support and financial benefits in agriculture.

More

Looking for guidance?

If you'd like to learn how R&D Tax Relief could support your business, our team is here to help you.


Who we work with

As key partners with leading organisations, Easy R&D provides expert R&D Tax Relief services, helping businesses unlock funding to drive their innovations.


Get R&D Tax Relief News

Stay informed on the latest R&D Tax Relief updates, gain exclusive insights from our experts, and receive industry-specific tips by signing up for Easy R&D’s newsletter.


Trust and Support
ICO
Richard House Hospice