Will the UK’s merged R&D relief end spurious claim debates?
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Will the UK’s merged R&D relief end spurious claim debates?

Katy Long
June 19, 2024
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HMRC’s attempts to crack down on fraudulent tax relief claims are well-meaning, but the agency risks penalising genuinely innovative businesses, writes Katy Long of ForrestBrown

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