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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.
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
In this article, we provide a detailed guide to everything you need to know about the UK Research and Development Expenditure Credit β more commonly known as the βRDECβ for short.
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)?