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      A claim for an R&D tax credit involves identifying and documenting qualifying R&D activities and associated qualifying expenditure in a manner that meets the strict requirements of the legislation and Revenue Guidance.

      Our market leading R&D Tax Credit practice has been at the forefront of this area since the inception of the R&D tax credit in 2004. Our team has the tax, financial, and scientific technical skills to assist companies—regardless of size or sector—in preparing their claims through tried and tested methodologies and processes. We aim to ensure that your claim is complete, correct and will withstand a Revenue audit.

      Stages involved in preparing an R&D tax credit claim

      • Feasibility study
      • Detailed preparation of claim
      • Submit R&D tax credit claim to Revenue
      • Audit preparation/support

      • Company: An Irish subsidiary of a US multinational in the pharma sector.
      • History: A tax client of another Big Four adviser. After engaging with the client, we assisted them in filing a compliant R&D tax credit claim.
      • Benefit: After supporting the client through a rigorous Revenue audit, they received a benefit of circa €52m.

       

      • Company: An Irish subsidiary of a US multinational in the medical devices sector.
      • History: An existing tax client of KPMG, we began working with the company when it commenced a product development project.
      • Benefit: The client received a refund of circa €11m after a full tax technical and scientific audit, with no adjustment to the claim.

       

      • Company: An Irish subsidiary of a US multinational in the pharma sector.
      • History: A tax client of a Big Four firm that had not identified the potential to claim. We reviewed the client’s eligibility and assisted them in filing a fair and audit-ready claim.
      • Benefit: Following a full scientific technical, tax and finance technical Revenue audit, the client received a benefit of over €8m.

      Frequently asked questions

      A claim is generally made through a company’s corporation tax return (which is now generally filed online via ROS). In addition to working with you to compile a compliant R&D tax credit claim, KPMG can advise you how to file the claim with Revenue.

      Please feel free to contact us to help determine whether your company may be eligible for the tax credit. At no cost or obligation to you, we can discuss your potential to claim a credit.

      We understand that your time is a scarce resource. The credit can be very valuable for your company and, as such, a limited investment of your time is required. We aim to reduce the workload of our clients by providing a tailored and streamlined process proven to allow you to claim the credit with minimal disruption to your day-to-day activities. We seek to ensure that the interaction with the relevant personnel is kept to a minimum but appropriate level.

      In order to derive the full benefit from the credit, it is important to undertake a detailed review of your activities and determine whether they meet the qualifying criteria set out in the legislation and Revenue Guidelines for R&D tax credit.

      KPMG can talk to you, at no cost or obligation, to help you explore your potential to claim in light of the activities you carry out. When providing you with R&D tax credit services, we can also advise on your tax obligations with regard to relevant related corporation tax issues.

      In order to derive the full benefit from the credit, it is important to undertake a detailed review of your activities and determine whether they meet the qualifying criteria set out in the legislation and Revenue Guidelines for R&D tax credit.

      KPMG can talk to you, at no cost or obligation, to help you explore your potential to claim in light of the activities you carry out. When providing you with R&D tax credit services, we can also advise on your tax obligations with regard to relevant related corporation tax issues.



      Do you have an R&D-related query?


      Contact us. If you would like to request an R&D tax credits brochure, require information on how we can assist your company, or would like us to call you directly to discuss your particular circumstances, please email us at 
      info@kpmg.ie.

      We will endeavour to respond to your initial query within two working days.

      Ken Hardy

      Partner

      KPMG in Ireland

      Damien Flanagan

      Partner

      KPMG in Ireland