Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have an enquiry against my claim?
Both you and/or your accountant, will receive a letter from HMRC, making you aware your R&D claim, is under enquiry and being challenged.
When an enquiry is raised against my claim, what should I do?
Seek professional advice from R&D Enquiries, who will guide you through the next steps and provide you with a free
consultation.
How long do I have to respond to HMRC?
You have 28 days to respond.
What are the consequences if I do not respond within 28 days?
The consequences of not responding in the 28 day period, could mean that you are deemed guilty of submitting an illegitimate claim. Therefore you could be asked to pay back monies already received, as well as a fine of up to 30% of the claim figure could be issues to your company.
Will I personally have to write any response letters to HMRC?
No, we will deal with all correspondence with HMRC. Our R&D defence team will represent you throughout the journey of the enquiry.
Will I have to speak with HMRC?
You will only speak with HMRC in the presence of one of our R&D defence specialist. If this happens you will have a preliminary consultation to prepare for the call.
Will HMRC look further or deeper into my company affairs?
No, when working with R&D Enquiries, it is our job to take control of your claim, and isolate it as it’s own subject entity.
How long does it take to defend an HMRC enquiry?
Depending on the level of written and verbal communication, between 3-6 months.
What are your enquiry defence costs?
This varies on a case by case basis. We will be able to calculate our costs following your free consultation.
What do you need to help me defend my R&D enquiry?
We will request all HMRC correspondence to date, your R&D Technical Report and any other information that relates to the claim.