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Milton Keynes Chartered Accountants & Tax Experts — specialist tax claims service

Specialist tax claims that are often missed.

Some tax reliefs require specialist knowledge to identify and claim correctly. We help businesses assess whether valuable reliefs apply, and where they do, ensure claims are prepared accurately and supported properly.

Specialist expertiseProperty capital allowancesR&D tax reliefFixed fees

Hidden

in your buildings, your projects, your processes

Capital allowances

embedded in property you already own., most were never claimed

R&D claims

done properly, defended properly

Patent box

profits from your own IP, taxed at a lower rate

Specialist tax reliefs & allowances

Why these claims arefrequently overlooked.

Capital allowances on property and R&D tax relief can deliver significant benefits — but only when the rules are applied correctly and supported by evidence.

Tax claim oversights

Where opportunities are commonly missed

Many businesses miss out on specialist tax reliefs because they’re not obvious from the accounts and require deeper technical review.

  • No specialist reviewclaims not considered as part of routine compliance work.

  • Assumptions madeproperty costs or development work treated too simplistically.

  • Late adviceopportunities lost because planning wasn’t done early enough.

  • Incomplete claimsreliefs understated due to poor identification of qualifying costs.

  • HMRC riskclaims made without sufficient evidence or technical support.

Specialist claimsrequire specialist handling.

What is needed

What proper specialist review can deliver

With the right expertise, legitimate claims can be identified, quantified, and submitted in a way that stands up to HMRC scrutiny.

  • Detailed analysisidentifying qualifying expenditure that’s often overlooked.

  • Early inputadvice provided before opportunities are lost.

  • Robust documentationclaims supported by technical analysis and evidence.

  • Defensible positioningalignment with legislation, case law and HMRC guidance.

  • Clear outcomesunderstanding what relief is available — and why.

Accuracy and evidence matteras much as opportunity.

How we work

Specialist claims —reviewed, quoted, and delivered properly.

Specialist claims are not suitable for a one-size-fits-all approach.

We…

  • Carry out an initial assessment to confirm whether a claim is appropriate

  • Provide clear, fixed pricing for specialist work before proceeding

  • Work alongside other advisers where required

  • Ensure claims are fully supported if queried

Capital allowances

Capital allowances on property —identified and claimed correctly.

When a business purchases, builds, or extends property, a significant proportion of the cost may qualify for plant and machinery capital allowances — but only if properly identified. This can represent up to 40% of the purchase price!

Where claims commonly arise

  • Fixtures installed or attached to the property such as radiators, toilets, sinks, fitted kitchens
  • Integral features within commercial buildings such as lighting, electrical, water and heating systems
  • Property extensions and refurbishments
  • Fit-outs and internal installations

Early involvement is essential, particularly on property purchases, where elections and contract wording can affect entitlement.

R&D tax relief

R&D tax relief —claimed with technical support.

R&D tax relief is available to companies working on projects that seek to achieve advances in science or technology, where the solution is not readily available knowledge. For example — software development, product development, new processes, engineering design, manufacturing problem solutions, etc.

We support claims by

  • Assessing whether projects meet the definition of qualifying R&D
  • Preparing clear technical narratives aligned with HMRC guidance
  • Identifying and calculating qualifying costs
  • Submitting claims that are accurate, proportionate, and evidenced

Strong claims are built on clarity and evidence.

Patent Box relief

Patent Box relief —qualifying profits taxed at a lower rate.

Patent Box relief allows companies that develop and exploit qualifying patented inventions to apply a reduced Corporation Tax rate to profits attributable to that intellectual property.

It can apply where a company owns qualifying patents, or in some cases holds qualifying exclusive rights, and has been actively involved in developing the patented technology.

We support claims by

  • Reviewing patents and intellectual property to establish eligibility
  • Identifying income and profits attributable to qualifying patented technology
  • Calculating the proportion of profits that can benefit from Patent Box relief
  • Preparing the supporting calculations and documentation required for the claim

Patent Box relief can substantially reduce the tax payable on successful patented technology..

Pull back the covers

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If you're wondering whether your current accountant is giving you the right advice, here's a low-risk way to find out.

  • Pull back the covers

    2nd Opinion Package

    £147

    Refunded if you joinFixed fee

    For existing business owners losing sleep wondering whether their accountant is giving them the right advice — and who want a proper deep dive into a specific issue.

Why you can trust us

Properly qualified.Properly regulated.

Here's exactly what that means for you and why it matters.

ACCA Certified

Independently regulated since 1995.

In the UK anyone can call themselves an "accountant". We're Certified Accountants — independently regulated, professionally insured, and held to the highest ethical standards.

Milton Keynes Certified Accountants Indemnity Cover £10M