Expert Support for Your R&D Enquiry
Are you facing an enquiry? If so, we’ve got your back.
We make this process straightforward. Our expert R&D Enquiry Support team liaises directly with HMRC on your behalf, proving your eligibility and helping secure your funding faster.
Need support? Contact us today to book your free consultation and let our specialists guide you through every step of your R&D Tax enquiry.
Our Process
Having sent us your R&D paperwork and any HMRC correspondence, our tax dispute team will review everything. Analysing past discussions to identify potential concerns. They’ll also leverage their technical expertise to understand your R&D activities in detail. This comprehensive analysis allows us to build a solid foundation for your defence and create a clear roadmap for the rest of the process.
Following this we’ll recommend the most effective strategy for navigating the enquiry. This strategy will be tailored to your specific situation, focusing on achieving the best possible outcome (whether that’s a swift resolution or a strong case for improving your R&D tax credit entitlement). We won’t bury you in jargon – we’ll provide a clear, concise report outlining your current position with HMRC and what it means for your claim.
We take the lead in managing all formal interactions with HMRC, leaving you free to focus on what matters most: running your business. Of course, you’ll be kept fully informed of developments at every stage. If additional information is required to strengthen your claim, we’ll work collaboratively with you to gather everything necessary. This may include on-site visits to gain a deeper understanding of your R&D activities.
HMRC raises a point? We’ve got your back. Our team will craft clear, compelling written responses to address their concerns directly. In many cases, these responses are enough to resolve the enquiry entirely. With Wilby Jones by your side, you can face any R&D enquiry with confidence. We’ll handle the complexities, secure your rightful credits, and get you back to what you do best – driving innovation.
Meet Our Enquiry Experts
Our enquiry support team boasts the technical, financial and legislative firepower needed to prove to HMRC that your work and costs are eligible for R&D Tax Relief.
Over £13 million
Freed from enquiries in the last year
94.6%
Our current Enquiry Defence success rate
Simon Wilby
Director
A certified public accountant since 2018, Simon oversees all R&D tax reports and enquiries. He joined Wilby Jones’s predecessor, Hamilton Blake, in 2015, and has since played a key role in the firm’s growth. Simon has helped businesses secure over £70m in R&D tax benefits and is proud to have successfully defended every claim when challenged by HMRC.
The Right People to Defend Your Claim
Proven Enquiry Success
Over £13 million freed from enquiries in the last year
Dedicated Expertise
Our Enquiry Support team navigates enquiries day in, day out
Always Up-to-Date
We adapt our strategies to keep pace with HMRC’s ever-changing approach
Proven Enquiry Success
Over £13 million freed from enquiries in the last year
Dedicated Expertise
Our Enquiry Support team navigates enquiries day in, day out
Always Up-to-Date
We adapt our strategies to keep pace with HMRC’s ever-changing approach
An R&D Tax enquiry is an HMRC review that checks whether your claim includes costs or projects that aren’t eligible for relief. Even if your claim is 100% accurate, the process can be time-consuming, stressful, and take months to resolve.
We make this process straightforward. Our expert R&D Enquiry Support team liaises directly with HMRC on your behalf, proving your eligibility and helping secure your funding faster.
Need support? Contact us today to book your free consultation and let our specialists guide you through every step of your R&D Tax enquiry.
Lessons Learnt From Successful Enquiry Defence
We’ve often seen three critical aspects missing from other advisor’s reports which increase the chance of enquiry.
How We Helped Our Clients
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Your Questions Answered
Do you work with HMRC directly?
We collaborate with HMRC inspectors to provide our clients with expert guidance, to ensure that HMRC’s processes and expectations are fully met.
How long is an Enquiry likely to take?
The length of an enquiry varies on the scope of questions asked by HMRC. However, we have a dedicated team who solely work on tax disputes which significantly reduces the length of time an enquiry takes.
What is the likelihood of an Enquiry resolving in the first instance?
HMRC rarely closes a compliance check after a single response, though there have been exceptions. Their process is thorough and robust, often involving a back-and-forth to ensure the officer has all the information needed to conclude their investigation. Our experience and strong relationships with HMRC allow us to manage this dialogue efficiently, helping to accelerate the process and reduce disruption for your business.
What are the differences between the teams at HMRC?
Wealthy and Mid-sized Business Compliance (WMBC) will be assigned a named inspector who you can work closely with during the entire compliance check. Individuals and Small Business Compliance (ISBC) on the other hand, will be assigned a team of officers and only get a named inspector if it advances to teleconference stage.
Can you help if my original R&D claim was prepared by another adviser?
Absolutely. It’s common for a company to seek a new, specialist adviser for an enquiry, especially if the original advisor is implicated in the error or doesn’t have a strong defence record.