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Steve Livingston

Steve Livingston LLB FCA is the Founder of IP Tax Solutions. Having trained at Big 4 firm, KPMG, and progressed to Senior Manager, he was appointed as a Partner at a mid-tier global firm.

Cycle to Work Scheme: Can you claim for electric bikes?

Cycle to Work Scheme: Can you claim for electric bikes?

With the recent COVID pandemic, bicycles have become ever more popular. Not just for keeping fit during lock-down but increasingly as a preferred mode of transport for commuting...

Self Assessment: A 31st July like no other

Self Assessment

Self Assessment: A 31st July like no other

As part of the range of COVID-19 financial measures, a deferment of the second payment on account for personal tax self assessment payments was announced...

Staffing Costs: Common pitfalls for R&D tax credits

R&D Tax Credits

Staffing Costs: Common pitfalls for R&D tax credits

Staffing cost are a key cost for many companies claiming R&D tax credits. But there can be some pitfalls and traps for the unwary...

Newsletter: 10 July 2020

Newsletter: 10 July 2020

Rishi's 'British Bounce Back' Summer Economic Update A bit of a strange one really - I won't go into all of the details as you can access them here [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rishis-plan-for-jobs-will-help-britain-bounce-back] One notable announcement was a new Coronavirus Jobs

Video Games Tax Relief or R&D Tax Credits - Which can I claim?

Video Games Tax Relief

Video Games Tax Relief or R&D Tax Credits - Which can I claim?

Video Games Development companies can benefit from either the Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR) or the R&D tax credit - but the decision which to choose is not quite so straightforward...

How do you claim R&D tax credits?

R&D Tax Credits

How do you claim R&D tax credits?

The R&D tax credit scheme is a key driver of innovation funding amongst UK businesses. It is administered by HMRC and is claimed by companies via your company tax return. It is important that you also include the supporting documentation that HMRC expect to see...

Impact of Dividend v Salary on R&D Tax Credits for a Director

R&D Tax Credits

Impact of Dividend v Salary on R&D Tax Credits for a Director

A common problem for R&D tax credit claims is where a director shareholder (who is involved in the R&D work) has structured their remuneration as a low salary and the remainder as dividends.

Software R&D Claim: HMRC success in Tribunal case

R&D Tax Credits

Software R&D Claim: HMRC success in Tribunal case

This tribunal case highlights useful reminders on the importance of Competent Professionals involvement to support claims - especially for software R&D tax credit claims

Supercharge your SEIS / EIS Funding

Supercharge your SEIS / EIS Funding

Raising funding under the SEIS or EIS can generate significant cash savings for the investors but more can be achieved - if you know how...

Am I too late to claim R&D tax credits? How far back can I claim?

R&D Tax Credits

Am I too late to claim R&D tax credits? How far back can I claim?

Many company founders mistakenly believe that they are too late to make a claim for R&D tax credits because they have already filed their tax return - this could be a costly mistake...

RDEC: Guide to the UK Research and Development Expenditure Credit

R&D Tax Credits

RDEC: Guide to the UK Research and Development Expenditure Credit

In this article, we provide a detailed guide to everything you need to know about the UK Research and Development Expenditure Credit – more commonly known as the “RDEC” for short.

Ultimate SEIS/EIS Advance Assurance Guide 2024: Expert Strategies for UK Startups

Ultimate SEIS/EIS Advance Assurance Guide 2024: Expert Strategies for UK Startups

Are you a UK startup founder seeking to secure crucial funding through SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) or EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme)?