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Research and Development (R&D) tax relief is a significant opportunity for businesses in the UK, allowing them to reduce their tax bills or receive valuable cash credits. The scheme aims to encourage innovation, enabling companies to reinvest in developing new products, processes, or services. Despite its potential, many businesses struggle with the complexities of the

If you’re a subcontractor under the UK’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), it’s likely that 20% (or even 30%) of your payments have been deducted for tax purposes. The good news? You might be entitled to reclaim some or all of that overpaid tax. Each year, many UK subcontractors miss out on refunds simply because they’re

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a set of regulations established by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the United Kingdom to oversee tax payments within the construction sector. Under this scheme, contractors deduct money from subcontractors’ payments and forward it to HMRC, ensuring that tax obligations are met promptly. Registering correctly for CIS is

Value Added Tax (VAT) is an essential tax in the UK that affects many industries, including construction. Builders need to understand how VAT works, especially when purchasing building materials for projects or applying VAT to client charges. VAT is a tax added to products (goods and services), and it is collected by businesses on behalf