1. R&D tax credits explained
  2. R&D tax relief deadline tool

R&D tax relief deadline tool

Adopt a proactive approach to R&D claims using our deadline tool

ForrestBrown’s easy-to-use deadline tool provides a simple way of identifying the key dates for your business’ R&D tax relief claims. Missing a deadline could result in your business losing the right to claim and valuable relief, so it’s important to stay on top of them.

These deadlines are a guide and will apply for most year ends. However, in some instances deadlines may differ.

Keep track of your R&D claim deadlines

1 Select your year end

2 Your key deadlines

Claim notification

A requirement to notify HMRC of your intention to make an R&D tax relief claim

File accounts

As soon as your accounts are filed we can start work on your R&D claim.

Tax return

Company tax returns are due 12 months after your year end.

Claim submission

You have two years from the end of your accounting period to submit an R&D claim.

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If you’re planning to make an R&D claim and the calculator indicates that deadlines are approaching, then now is the time to contact us.

We can appraise your claim, take on the heavy lifting and, where applicable, begin the process by notifying HMRC of your intention to claim. Once notified, we will look after the rest of the process for you, ensuring that all statutory deadlines are met.

Get in touch now

Our experienced multi-disciplinary team comprising tax advisers, sector specialists and an former-HMRC inspector, can support you every step of the way.