Our online tool provides a quick estimation of the potential risk of enquiry associated with your R&D tax claim. By considering factors such as your industry, the strength of your supporting evidence, and your company size, it offers a helpful starting point for understanding your claim's profile.
Please note that this tool is for guidance only and should not be solely relied upon for decision-making. We strongly recommend seeking professional advice to address any specific concerns or queries regarding your R&D claim.
Enter SIC code here (e.g., 62020 for computer consultancy activities)
Not sure? Lookup your SIC code.HMRC target SME claims more often, but the overall risk is still very low (5% on average, 0.4% with QLC)
HMRC may ask for more records if you claim very high %s of time. It doesn't mean you can't though, you should just be ready to back it up.
You may want to consider submitting more projects if you have them. You need to make sure the projects cover over 50% of your expenditure on R&D.
The more evidence you can produce, the better. HMRC like to validate that the work took place, and that it took place in the relevant claim period.
There is some risk of enquiry, but you should be safe to claim if you use a trusted advisor.