R&D tax credit specialist UK

When an R&D tax credit specialist is worth using

A specialist is most valuable when the claim is material, the project evidence is technical, or the cost position needs careful treatment.

Start with the R&D tax credit calculator for a quick value estimate, or the 30-second eligibility checker if you're not sure your work counts.

Good specialist questions

A serious reviewer should ask about the advance sought, the uncertainty faced, why competent professionals could not readily solve it, how costs were apportioned, and what evidence exists from the period.

What to prepare

Bring project notes, payroll data, contractor invoices, software costs, technical tickets, prototypes, board packs, and accounting-period dates. The review improves quickly when the specialist can tie costs to specific project work.

Fee comparison

Cheap help is not always cheap if the claim is poorly evidenced. Compare fixed fees, success fees, enquiry support, claim ownership, and whether the provider checks both tax and technical narratives.

Real examples

Software£980,000+R&D tax relief recovered since 2022

Thinking Sky Blue

Built Vizzy, a multimedia job-seeker profile platform integrating with major applicant tracking systems. Claimed under ERIS (enhanced R&D intensive support).

“The process is smooth and we've had very positive outcomes.”Chris Woodward-Jones, CEO & Co-founder
Read the case study on easyrnd.co.uk
Food & drink£270,000+in R&D tax credits claimed to date

Elgood's Brewery

Developed sour beers and flavoured wheat beer variants for new market segments.

“They proactively identified costs and kept me informed throughout the whole process.”Belinda Sutton, Managing Director
Read the case study on easyrnd.co.uk

Case studies, figures and quotes as published by EasyRND (checked September 2026). Every claim is different; these are not typical results or a promise of what you'll get.

Before you claim

Important note

R&D tax relief depends on scheme rules, company facts, accounting periods, and HMRC evidence standards. Treat this page as research support, not tax advice.