R&D Tax Credit Calculator
Estimate your UK R&D tax credit in seconds. No account required.
Are you profit-making?
This affects the applicable relief rate
Accounting Period
Estimated R&D Tax Credit
£16,340
Your £100,000 spend x 16.3% rate = £16,340 estimated claim
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How R&D Tax Credits Work
UK companies that spend money on qualifying research and development can claim tax relief through HMRC. The amount you can claim depends on your company size, profitability, and when your accounting period falls.
Post-April 2023 Rates
- Profit-making SME: ~16.34% of qualifying spend
- Loss-making SME: ~18.6% of qualifying spend
- RDEC: 20% of qualifying spend
Pre-April 2023 Rates
- Profit-making SME: ~24.7% of qualifying spend
- Loss-making SME: ~33.35% of qualifying spend
What Expenses Qualify?
Staff Costs
Salaries, employer NIC, and pension contributions
Subcontractors
65% of subcontractor costs for SME scheme
Software
Software licences used directly in R&D
Consumables & Utilities
Materials, power, and water used in R&D