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RSS tax creditsTax breaks for firms investing in R&D
News The UK government is rejigging the way it gives tax credits to companies who invest in research and development (R&D). By simplifying the definition of research and development for tax... [11 Dec 2003]
Tax rules could damage UK technology innovation
News The UK's IT industry is calling for an extension of the qualifying rules for tax credits on research and development (R&D) following a consultation document that has been issued by the chancellor, Gordon... [14 Jul 2003]
Mixed reception for new R&D tax credit
News The government's decision to redefine the rules governing research and development (R&D) tax credits has been welcomed by some in the high-tech sector, but others have claimed that the changes don't go... [10 Apr 2003]
Budget 2002: What it means for you
News On the proposals for businesses, Duncan-Smith said the Tories would scrutinise very carefully the proposals for small business tax and tax credits for R&D: "We have learnt to study... [17 Apr 2002]
Budget 2002: The prospects for start-ups, by Cliff Stanford
Comment Without a doubt, alterations are needed in terms of tax credits to encourage research and development and also to improve the corporate tax regime for entrepreneurs. It is expected that... [17 Apr 2002]
Gordon Brown outlines Budget
News Along with tax credits for training this could win over the IT community. Cuts will be made on capital gains tax to make Britain more attractive than the US for entrepreneurs. Brown also... [27 Nov 2001]
UK's biggest public IT contract up for grabs
News Legislative changes have widened the Inland Revenue's scope and the winning bidder will have to integrate new functionality into the system including tax credits, the administration of the national... [07 Nov 2001]
Powergen gives staff free PCs
News Powergen is taking advantage of tax credits introduced in the last budget for companies looking to get their staff online. Firms are offered the tax break as long as the hardware value... [25 Jun 2001]
R&D suffers for the sake of taxes and the City
News Crispin O'Brien, deputy chairman of the global electronics team at KPMG, said: "KPMG has been working with the Federation of Electronic Industry to lobby government to get tax credits on incremental... [21 Feb 2001]
Government opens suggestion box for £150m energy budget
News The UK government is seeking ideas from industry on how best to spend the £150m it has set aside for energy efficiency tax credits. Under the proposed Enhanced Capital Allowances scheme, businesses who... [10 Dec 1999]
R&D tax credit for SMEs
News They will also extend the tax credits to R&D conducted outside the UK. The Inland Revenue has announced that 4,500 small and medium-sized firms will be eligible for a R&D tax... [11 Nov 1999]
Ecommerce could save billions for UK government
News Smith said: "The government needs more dealings over the telephone, more direct debits and credits, to try and move away from the government cash culture. Paul Smith, the report's author, said the use of electronic... [02 Mar 1999]
