Written Question·Treasury·UIN 37456

Research: Tax Allowances

Tabled: 11 March 2025
Answered: 25 March 2025
Named Day

Question

Michael Wheeler

LabourWorsley and Eccles

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to (a) reduce the time taken to (i) investigate and (ii) review research and development tax credit claims and (b) support small businesses to access tax relief schemes available

Answer

James Murray
When HMRC receives an R&D relief claim, it goes through a risk assessment process. New additional information requirements mean HMRC can more accurately identify claims that may not be compliant and reduce the number of valid claims being picked for a...

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