How much money can I expect from an R&D tax credit claim?

The value of your R&D tax relief claim depends on several factors, including your qualifying R&D expenditure, the scheme your claim falls under, and the accounting period being claimed. It also depends on whether your company is profitable or loss-making, as this can affect how the relief is calculated and ultimately received. 

Because every business undertakes different R&D activities and incurs different levels of qualifying expenditure, there isn’t a standard claim value. Two companies operating in the same sector can receive very different amounts, even if they are similar in size. 

If you’d like a clearer idea of what your claim could be worth, our R&D specialists can provide an initial assessment based on your circumstances. Alternatively, you can use our R&D tax relief calculator to estimate the potential value of your claim before beginning the claims process. 

Early assessment also helps to identify different types of qualifying expenditure that may be available to include in your R&D claim. This gives you a clearer understanding of the potential value before the financial and technical documentation is reviewed in detail.