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R&D tax relief

Specialist support to recover what you invest in innovation.

Claiming R&D tax relief takes technical understanding, careful evidence and up-to-date knowledge of HMRC’s rules.

Wherever you are in your innovation journey, claiming what you’re entitled to matters. After all, you’ve invested time and money into developing something new, so you deserve to see that reflected in your tax position.

Our R&D tax relief service will build a case that HMRC can trust. Our specialists will identify any qualifying activity you might miss, and translate the technical work into a claim that stands up to scrutiny. All this, combined with transparent, low fixed monthly fees and unlimited expert advice.

Together, let’s turn your innovation into a financial return.

Making a claim

Identify your qualifying R&D activity and costs, and prepare a robust claim from start to finish.

Technical evidence

Clear, well-evidenced reports that explain your R&D activities in the terms HMRC expects to see.

HMRC compliance

Claims prepared to the latest HMRC standards, reducing the risk of enquiry or delay.

Claim what you’re owed

Why you need our R&D tax relief service

R&D tax relief isn’t just for labs and tech start-ups. It’s for any business that invests in developing better products, services and processes.

Growing SMEs like yours are often doing qualifying work, solving technical problems, improving processes and building new products without realising it counts.

Our tax specialists get under the skin of your projects, identifying the costs and activities that qualify, and building the technical evidence HMRC needs to see.

It isn’t only about the claim itself. It’s about creating it with the accuracy and detail that keeps you clear of enquiry.

R&D tax relief support from us ensures your claim is built on genuine technical understanding.

What’s in it for you?

Benefits of our R&D tax relief services

Claiming R&D tax relief means recovering some of what your innovation costs, while staying firmly within HMRC’s rules. Our services can help your business in several ways, including:

Cash flow
Recover a portion of your R&D spend as a Corporation Tax saving or cash credit.

Expert identification
Spot qualifying R&D activity that might otherwise go unclaimed.

Maximised claims
Capture every eligible cost, without overstating what HMRC will accept.

Reduced risk
Prepare claims that meet HMRC’s current standards, lowering the chance of enquiry.

Technical clarity
Turn complex technical work into a narrative that makes sense to a non-specialist reviewer.

Time saving
Let our specialists handle the detail, so your team can stay focused on the work itself.

Ongoing support
Get help responding to any HMRC queries or enquiries after a claim is submitted.

Future planning
Build R&D record-keeping into your business, so your future claims are easier to prepare.

Regulatory awareness
Stay current as HMRC’s rules and scrutiny around R&D claims continue to change.

Reinvestment
Free up funds to put back into further innovation and growth.

Let’s talk

Why Sysum Howard Duggan Accountants?

Choosing Sysum Howard Duggan is about partnering with specialists who understand both the technical work and the tax rules behind it. We combine deep R&D expertise with a personal approach, so every claim reflects what your business actually did, not a formula.

A commitment to accuracy sits at the heart of our service. We assess every project properly and back every claim with solid evidence to ensure you don’t leave any qualifying relief unclaimed.

Get in touch today, and let’s find out what your innovation is really worth.