One of our client companies has a potential research and development expenditure claim to asses if applicable and if applicable, to make to HMRC claim. What is a reasonable accounting charge to make for this claim? Should it be on a contingency basis and if on a percentage of tax saved, then what amount is reasonable? Many thanks for guidance.
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Depends
It really depends on the level of work you will be doing.
If you will be preparing a technical summary and expenditure templates then 20% is pretty standard on a "no win, no fee" basis, although a lot of firms are now starting to charge up front and non-refundable admin fees.
If you will simply be amending the CT600 with the R&D figures then an hours time charge would seem more appropriate.