Your Trusted Partners in Managing R&D Tax Claim Audits & Enquiries
Navigating government enquiries can be daunting for businesses. Our R&D Claim Enquiry Assistance service provides expert guidance to help you respond effectively and secure your rightful claims.
Understanding R&D Tax Enquiries and Audits
Government’s Steps to Regulate
R&D tax claims in both the UK and Canada may undergo enquiry or audit by respective tax authorities—HMRC in the UK and CRA in Canada. These reviews are meant to verify the accuracy of your claim, ensuring all expenses are legitimate and within the guidelines. ResearchQX is here to help you confidently navigate this process, providing structured, reliable support to manage enquiries with precision.
Our Commitment
We uphold the highest ethical standards in assisting companies facing R&D tax enquiries, providing meaningful support to those engaged in genuine, rigorous R&D activities.
Why Choose ResearchQX for R&D Tax Enquiry Assistance?
Our specialist team offers expert support to ensure your claims are robust, compliant, and inquiry-ready, helping you navigate the process with confidence and transparency.
Proactive, Compliance-Driven Approach
We work proactively to manage enquiries, providing detailed documentation and evidence to address issues efficiently while ensuring full compliance.
Expertise from Former Big 4 Professionals
Our team has in-depth experience handling R&D tax enquiries, audits, and reviews from both HMRC and CRA, ensuring every response is thorough and accurate.
Minimising Risk, Maximising Clarity
Our comprehensive approach reduces the risk of penalties or claim adjustments, offering clients transparent support and peace of mind.
End-to-End Enquiry Support
From initial communication to final resolution, we manage every aspect of the enquiry, so you can stay focused on innovation.
Our R&D Tax Enquiry Assistance Services
ResearchQX offers specialised assistance tailored to handle the complexities of R&D tax claim enquiries, whether by HMRC or CRA. Our team is equipped to manage every step, ensuring that your claim remains compliant, well-documented, and clearly presented.
Communication with HMRC/CRA
Our experts handle all communication with tax authorities, ensuring that responses are accurate, timely, and complete.
Evidence Preparation & Submission
We gather and prepare detailed supporting evidence to strengthen your claim, ensuring clarity and compliance with R&D guidelines.
Claim Review, Documentation, & Risk Mitigation
We thoroughly review and document your R&D claim to meet HMRC or CRA standards, reducing risks of penalties or adjustments.
Our Step-by-Step Approach to Navigate Enquiries with Precision
Initial Assessment and Strategy Development
We conduct an initial review of your enquiry and develop a tailored response strategy to address HMRC or CRA’s concerns.
Document Collection and Analysis
Our team gathers and thoroughly analyses all supporting documents, ensuring they meet the standards required by tax authorities.
Detailed Response Preparation
We prepare comprehensive responses, including technical reports, financial data, and relevant evidence to address specific points raised in the enquiry.
Ongoing Communication and Follow-up
We maintain clear communication with HMRC or CRA, providing follow-up as needed until the enquiry is fully resolved.
Delivering Peace of Mind Through Proven Enquiry Support
ResearchQX has successfully helped numerous clients in the UK and Canada navigate R&D tax claim enquiries and audits, securing successful resolutions with minimal disruptions. Our expertise in handling these complex processes helps businesses avoid penalties, maintain financial stability, and continue focusing on innovation.
Successful Enquiry Resolutions
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Client Satisfaction
After issues arose with a previous R&D claim prepared by another provider, HMRC raised concerns that put a recent claim and past credit at risk. Thanks to the team’s deep expertise and clear guidance during the enquiry, we achieved a successful resolution with no clawback. Their support made all the difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An R&D Tax enquiry or audit is when HMRC (UK) or CRA (Canada) requests additional information or clarification about your R&D claim to verify eligibility, documentation, or expenditure accuracy.
Enquiries can arise for several reasons. In some cases, it’s part of routine compliance checks - for example, CRA often reviews first-time SR&ED claimants. In other cases, claims may be selected due to unclear documentation, unusually high costs, or inconsistencies. We help identify and address these risks before submission.
Remain calm and contact your advisor immediately. Alternatively, you can always reach out to us and we’ll assess the enquiry, prepare supporting documentation, and manage all communication with the tax authority on your behalf.
Yes. We routinely help businesses navigate enquiries for claims submitted by other advisors or in-house teams. We review the claim, address any technical or compliance gaps, and represent you throughout the process.
Penalties may apply if HMRC or CRA believes the claim was carelessly or deliberately incorrect. Our role is to help you correct issues early, avoid penalties, and ensure future claims are fully compliant.
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