Leadership Briefing: R&D Tax Relief for Executives
A short, board-level overview for founders, directors and executives: what the incentive is worth to the business, the risks of a poorly prepared claim, how to govern the process, and what good advisors cost.
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Tell us which country you claim in and we will contact you when that edition opens.
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| No. | Module | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What the incentive is worthComing soon | How the benefit is calculated in outline in each country we cover, when cash arrives, and how it interacts with other funding. |
| 2 | The risks of a poor claimComing soon | Repayment with interest, penalties, the cost of a review in management time, and reputational exposure. Why the incentive rewards accuracy rather than ambition. |
| 3 | Governing the processComing soon | Who should own the claim, what the board should see before filing, and the questions to ask each year. |
| 4 | What good advisors costComing soon | Fee models and their incentives, what to expect in a proposal, and how to compare. Uses the independent guidance at knowyourfees.org. |
Country tracks
This program applies in all seven countries and links to each country guide for the forms and deadlines.
| Country | Scheme | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Research credit, IRC section 41 | United States guide |
| United Kingdom | Merged RDEC scheme and ERIS | United Kingdom guide |
| Ireland | R&D corporation tax credit | Ireland guide |
| Canada | SR&ED tax incentives | Canada guide |
| Australia | R&D Tax Incentive | Australia guide |
| New Zealand | R&D Tax Incentive | New Zealand guide |
| Singapore | Enterprise Innovation Scheme (EIS) | Singapore guide |
Educational content only, not tax advice. Program content is general information and training. See the disclaimer.