How will you work with my accountant?

As members of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) we follow its PCRT rules, which provides comfort to general accountants that ForrestBrown has the neccessary technical skills to provide R&D tax credit advice. We can also work flexibly with your accountant when it comes to the logistics of filing your R&D claim, whether it be on an original tax return or via an amended tax return.

My provider still manages my audit services - can I switch R&D tax provider?

Yes. R&D tax credit services can be provided by ForrestBrown while all other services remain with your general accountant.

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