Agent Update 90 recommends R&D tax relief claims be submitted as soon as possible
Agent Update: issue 90 contains an important message for companies submitting claims for R&D tax relief in the next few months. The message is that companies should submit R&D claims as soon as possible to avoid a delay in receiving payments between December and January, as HMRC expects to be dealing with a higher volume of claims. While HMRC remains committed to its aim of processing 95 percent of R&D tax credit claims submitted online within 28 days of receipt, this may take longer during the peak period.
Companies can email queries about the technical application of the R&D schemes to: RD.IncentivesReliefs@hmrc.gov.uk. If companies need to speak to someone about an outstanding payment, allow 28 days before calling the Corporation Tax Helpline on: 0300 200 3410.