Tax Cloud Blog 06 May 2026 Using Off-The-Shelf Tools: Do We Still Qualify For R&D Tax Credits? Off-the-shelf tools don't automatically rule out an R&D tax credit claim. Learn what qualifies, what doesn't, and which costs you can include. 27 April 2026 Can You Claim R&D Tax Credits for Previous Years? You can submit an R&D tax credit claim up to 2 years after the end of the accounting period. Check out the rules, including the necessary forms and deadlines. 16 April 2026 How Does Tax Cloud Work? A step-by-step guide to claiming UK R&D tax credits with Tax Cloud, a fast, simple online portal designed for SMEs. 09 April 2026 How to Apportion Costs for R&D Tax Credits Not sure which costs qualify for R&D tax credits, or how to split them? This guide covers staff, software, subcontractors, consumables and more. 30 March 2026 What Can You Reuse in Your R&D Tax Claim Year After Year? Each year, your R&D tax credit claim needs to be updated. Find out what must change, what HMRC expects to see and how to make a robust claim. 10 March 2026 Can You Claim R&D Tax Credits on Non-UK Costs? Since April 2024, companies cannot claim for subcontractors and externally provided workers based overseas. Find out how this impacts your R&D tax credit claim. 16 February 2026 Tax Cloud User Turns HMRC Compliance Check Into a Success Story Discover how XL Industries made a robust R&D tax credit claim using Tax Cloud and got support for their HMRC compliance check. 09 February 2026 How Long Does It Take to Prepare an R&D Tax Credit Claim? The time you need to prepare your R&D tax credit claim depends on your projects and your team's availability. Find out the estimates and factors that impact timelines. 02 February 2026 Will Claiming R&D Tax Relief Increase the Chance of a Tax Audit? Worried an R&D claim will trigger an HMRC audit? Learn what really prompts enquiries, how to reduce risk, and what to expect if HMRC investigates. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8