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title: "Checklist – R&D tax credits"
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url: "https://seedlegals.com/checklists/checklist-rd-tax-credits/"
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## Free checklist: What you need for your R&D tax credits claim

Do you want to get back up to 33% of your research and development costs? Find out how to prepare for a successful R&D tax credit claim with this free checklist.

## Maximise your cash back from your R&D costs

The R&D Tax Credits scheme is an HMRC incentive to boost innovation in the UK.

If your company contributes to research and development in the fields of science and technology, you could be eligible to claim back a percentage of your R&D-related expenditure.

Claiming R&D tax credits can be easy and hassle-free. We’ve created this checklist to help you prepare for your claim.

## Download the checklist to:

✔ Learn how to create a successful R&D claim

✔ Keep track of what you need for your claim

✔ Access further resources about R&D tax credits

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