Tax Cloud Blog 26 May 2025 Can You Carry Back the R&D Tax Credit in the UK? Find out how to carry back R&D-related losses to offset prior profits – even though R&D tax credits themselves can’t go back. 08 May 2025 How Does HMRC Pay Out The R&D Tax Credit? Understand how R&D tax credit payouts work, from claim approval to payment timelines, under SME, RDEC & Merged schemes. 30 April 2025 The Claim Notification Form: Does My R&D Tax Claim Need One? Unsure if you need to submit an R&D advance notification form? Learn who it applies to and how to meet HMRC’s deadlines. 14 April 2025 R&D Tax Credits: When Does A Project Begin? Discover how to define the start and end of your R&D project to maximise your claim and stay compliant with HMRC rules. 11 April 2025 HMRC’s R&D Tax Compliance Checks Explained Worried about an HMRC compliance check on your R&D tax claim? Learn what to expect and how to respond effectively. 03 April 2025 What is the PAYE & NIC Cap on R&D Tax Credits? Learn what the PAYE & NIC cap on R&D tax credits means for UK SMEs, how it affects payable credits, and the key exceptions that may apply to your claim. 20 March 2025 Claiming R&D Tax Relief on a Grant-Funded Project Claiming R&D tax on a grant-funded project? Grants impact your claim but don't exclude you. 11 March 2025 What Costs Can Be Claimed in an R&D Tax Claim? Find out which costs qualify for R&D tax credits - from salaries to software. 15 January 2025 How Maths Can Qualify For R&D Tax Credits HMRC extended R&D tax project criteria to include advances in mathematics; discover how your project could qualify. 1 2 3 4 5