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Boost in Tax relief for SME research and development

Autumn Statement

3 December 2014

Sally Jones, Director at Deloitte comments on increases in tax relief for research and development costs:

“This is a small but significant increase in tax relief for a business looking to innovate. If we took an SME in its early loss making stage, with a R&D spend of £500,000, it could get up to £166,750 of cash back from HMRC (an increase of £3,625 as a result of the uplift). These increases in R&D relief for both SMEs and large companies, emphasise the commitment of the Government to innovation.”

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In this press release references to Deloitte are references to Deloitte LLP, which is among the country's leading professional services firms.

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Will Black
Deloitte LLP
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wiblack@deloitte.co.uk

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