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On-demand webinar: Market and technical update

This Accentuate by K3 Hub webinar covered three areas – an essential update on R&D tax credits, what's shaping the current insolvency market and HMRC hot topics.

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R&D tax credit essentials

Delivered by Adam Bointon, Technical Director, and Hugh Wragg, R&D Compliance Manager, from R&D tax credit specialists randd uk, this session covered:

  • An introduction to R&D tax credits – how it works, who qualifies and how companies apply
  • The current landscape and recent changes to the scheme – changes to rates and eligibility, processes and administration and HMRC’s R&D Communications Forum
  • Compliance & R&D enquiries – how they are generated, what they look like, and how to approach an enquiry
  • The insolvency market: what's keeping directors awake at night

Alex Roberts, Restructuring & Insolvency Director at Quantuma, focused on:

  • Formal insolvency statistics – is the CVA making a comeback?
  • The current environment and early warning signs directors often rationalise
  • What directors need from their advisers right now
  • Why timing matters more than ever
  • HMRC hot topics

Jeremy Johnson, Managing Director at tax investigation specialists inTAX, highlighted recent HMRC trends including:

  • What HMRC is focusing on right now – current investigation trends
  • Understanding HMRC’s core statutory powers and how they are used
  • Practical tips and tactics for navigating an HMRC investigation with confidence

The video can be viewed below:

https://youtu.be/LFCGZjM2LN8?si=rl607Vchew57TeOA

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