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An R&D tax compliance intervention arises where Revenue reviews a company’s R&D credit submission to ensure compliance with Revenue guidance.
Revenue may initiate a review for a range of reasons, including risk profiling, sector-specific compliance activity, inconsistencies within a CT1 return or where further information is required to assist Revenue in understanding the technical narrative or supporting costs underpinning the claim.
Revenue expects contemporaneous and detailed documentation supporting both the technical and financial elements of a claim. Evidence may include documentation of systematic investigative or experimental activity, confirmation of competent professional involvement and supporting cost calculations such as payroll records, timely project involvement reviews, and subcontractor documentation. Other supporting materials may include project plans, testing records or design iterations. Claims are prepared to support compliance, with reports comprehensively structured to detail technical and costing analysis aligned to supporting evidence and competent professional opinion.
Where Revenue performs a compliance review, these are usually conducted through writtencorrespondence and managed via a desktop review or an on-site meeting withRevenue auditors and CBTax present.
Wefocus on clearly articulating how the activities meet the legislative criteriawhile ensuring that responses are technically robust and effectively managed toaid the process in the most efficient manner.
Revenue may seek clarification on the scientific or technological basis of the projects claimed, request financial breakdowns of qualifying expenditure or require supporting documentation demonstrating that the activities meet the statutory definition of qualifying research and development. Interventions typically take the form of aspect queries, risk reviews or full audit interventions under Revenue’s Code of Practice for Compliance Interventions.
No-obligation consultation to assess eligibility and estimate your potential R&D claim value.
Claims prepared by chartered, regulated professionals meeting recognised industry and ethical standards.
Fully compliant with Revenue legislation and current R&D tax guidance, with future R&D tax resolutions support and planning included in our core service offering.
Dedicated in-house tax resolutions specialists, who manage Revenue compliance interventions end-to-end.
When Revenue opens an intervention, the company receives formal correspondence outlining the scope of review and the information required. At this stage, we conduct a detailed assessment of the notice, explain its implications in practical terms and implement a structured and timely response.
We then engage directly with your technical and finance teams to gather any further documentation that may help to further support the claim.
Where further engagement is required, we manage ongoing correspondence and meetings with Revenue. If agreement cannot be reached, we advise on escalation options, including internal review or a formal appeal to the Tax Appeals Commission. Throughout the process, our objective is to robustly support the position while minimising disruption to your business.
Once the intervention concludes, Revenue issues formal confirmation of its findings. We ensure that all outcomes are clearly documented and that your future compliance framework and any improvements are strengthened accordingly.
