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Innovation vs. Tradition: How the Maritime Industry balances automation and technology without losing Its essence
Technology is changing everything, but in maritime, tradition still matters.
In this article, we explore how the industry is finding ways to modernise while protecting the skills and people that have shaped it for generations.
You’ll also find what people working in the sector really think about automation and how it’s impacting their day to day work.
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Proving Innovation: The Importance of R&D Record-Keeping for HMRC
Keeping accurate R&D records can feel like a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. In this article, we’ll break things down and show you why good record-keeping matters. Plus, we’ve got something to make your life easier: the Project Timeline Template 2025. It’s designed to help you track every phase of your R&D project in a clear, structured way. And the best part? You can download it and start using it right away.
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Everything You Need to Know About R&D Tax Relief in 2025
We’ve brought together all the tools you need to maximise your R&D tax relief claims. This e-book is packed with expert advice, practical steps, and tailored tips for both beginners and those familiar with the process. No matter your experience, it’s designed to make claiming straightforward and successful.
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Qualifying Costs and Activities for R&D Tax Relief?
From staff salaries and subcontractor fees to materials, software, and utilities, this guide explores the specific costs and activities eligible for R&D tax Relief in the maritime sector. Discover how these claims can fuel innovation and drive growth for your business.
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How R&D and Tax Relief drive Maritime Safety amid tightening regulations
As maritime safety regulations tighten, innovation is crucial. Companies invest in R&D to develop impact-resistant materials, fire suppression systems, and life-saving equipment. R&D tax relief helps offset costs, ensuring continuous advancements that protect lives and meet compliance standards.
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R&D Tax Relief for Subcontracted and Subsidised Work?
Recent landmark cases have reshaped the landscape of R&D tax relief, creating exciting opportunities for businesses engaged in subcontracted and subsidised R&D work. These rulings provide clarity and flexibility, opening doors for innovation while ensuring businesses can maximise their claims. Here’s what you need to know.
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Key Takeaways from CBI 2024: How These Topics Impact Innovation Funding Claims
The CBI Annual Conference 2024 brought crucial insights into the evolving UK economic landscape, from fostering innovation to supporting SMEs. But what do these discussions mean for your R&D Tax Relief claims?
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Record £20.4 Billion R&D Investment: What It Means for the Marine Sector and Tax Relief in the UK
The UK Government has announced a record-breaking £20.4 Billion in research and development (R&D), as part of the Autumn Budget, highlights a strong commitment to innovation.
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Good News! R&D Tax Reliefs Unchanged: Stability and Opportunity for UK Businesses
During the recent International Investment Summit, UK Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that R&D tax reliefs and capital allowances will remain unchanged.
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What Activities Qualify for R&D Marine/Maritime Tax Relief?
For businesses within this sector, R&D tax relief offers a financial incentive to invest in ground breaking projects that extend technological or scientific capabilities.
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Easy R&D: Your comprehensive tax partner
We have a prepared a guide to our additional services which complement R&D tax relief.
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Is your R&D agent safe-guarding you against HMRC enquiries?
HMRC are clamping down on unethical or non-compliant practices and enquires could lead to large financial penalties.
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All About the New Merged R&D Tax Relief Scheme
The UK government confirmed the merged R&D tax relief scheme in the 2023 Autumn Statement, here is all the info you need to know about the changes.
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Innovation as a driver for growth
As we pass the half-way mark in 2023, it feels like an appropriate time to reflect on what’s been achieved so far and look at the road ahead.
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HMRC release statistics on R&D Tax Credits
In this era of technological advancement and global competition, understanding the trends and impacts of R&D tax relief is crucial for businesses, policymakers, and investors alike.
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Andrew shares how he himself benefitted from HMRC's R&D tax relief scheme
Our founder, Andrew Howarth, speaks to Neil Hughes explaining how tax relief can help businesses navigate economic challenges and spur innovation.
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Rural2Kitchen podcast on tax relief for the British agriculture industry
Listen to the latest podcast addressing support and tax relief available to the British agriculture industry
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Spring Statement 2023
A spotlight on the 2023 Spring Budget statement and the implications for the effectiveness of the R&D Tax Relief and RDEC.
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Autumn Statement 2022
Here is our review of the Autumn statement and implications for R&D Tax relief.
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Autumn Statement 2022: A bright future for R&D tax relief
5 reasons why our MD can see the sunny side of Jeremy Hunt’s policies for R&D tax relief.
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Best practice record keeping for R&D tax relief claims
Sub-standard record keeping increases the risk, time and complexity around a claim. Here are some key pointers on best practice in record keeping related to R&D tax relief claims.
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Revex vs Capex
R&D tax relief is normally assessed against revenue expenditure but the question of whether an item is capital or revenue can be complex.
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R&D tax relief 2020-21 – running a rule over the latest ONS data on tax credit trends
Our MD reviews the R&D tax relief results for tax year 2020-2021.
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R&D tax credit explained
You could be receiving generous R&D tax credits from the government. Find out how your innovation investment might already qualify.
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Creating a better route to assured R&D tax relief claims
Taking steps towards better record keeping, evidence and risk management.
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The continued importance of innovation investment in the UK
We believe that the unique set of challenges facing UK SMEs mean that the need for every source of cash to boost businesses’ balance sheets and cashflows is even more critical than ever.
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R&D tax credit calculator
Our Easy R&D tax credit calculator will help give you an estimate of what it could be worth to your business.
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5 priorities for Kwasi Karteng, to stimulate SME innovation
Here is our “radical” 5 point agenda for Kwasi Kwarteng to support a truly significant change in UK private sector innovation amongst SME.
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R&D Scheme - Legislative Changes coming in April 2023
HMRC changes are coming to balance preventing abuse of the scheme with helping the UK economy grow by incentivising companies to innovate.
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Making R&D Tax Credits Easy
A clear and simple guide to what R&D Tax Credits are and whether your company is eligible.
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What are HMRC up to?
HMRC's latest enquiry activities, the trends we are seeing, and what you should do if subjected to an HMRC check.
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Guidance for groups
Guidance on how to avoid pitfalls when claiming R&D tax credits in a group of companies.
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BRIEFINGS
Incentivising innovation in British agriculture
R&D tax credits are key in the UK Government’s strategy to encourage more research and innovation in SMEs.
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Briefing: Spring 2022 Statement
Implications of the Spring 2022 statement and supporting Treasury documents on R&D Tax Relief.
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Assess your eligibility
6 simple questions to help you check if you could be eligible for up to 33% Corporation Tax relief on R&D costs.
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What HMRC Expects
What HRMC requires to process your claim first-time, every-time, avoiding enquiries.
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R&D Tax Credits: Where does research and development begin and end?
The government's research and development (R&D) scheme could provide a valuable cash injection for your business when you least expect it. Here at Easy R&D, we could find eligible R&D…
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R&D Tax Credits: How Easy R&D supports you between claims
Research and development (R&D) tax credits providers often want to process as many claims as possible to reach their targets and collect their share of HMRC's payments. This process can…
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How Easy R&D will support you if HMRC challenges a claim
For companies wishing to make the most of the government’s valuable research and development (R&D) tax credits scheme, HMRC doesn’t provide: a template to use a document to fill in…
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R&D tax credits: The forgotten funding for agriculture – and you may be missing out…
Farmers are natural innovators but are often missing out on the R&D tax credits they deserve.
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