Ah the technical narrative; the heart of any claim for R&D Tax Credits. It’s the chance to ‘sell’ your R&D project to Revenue, justifying why you believe the award should be given. And yet, for many companies it’s their downfall.

You’ve worked tirelessly on perfect pitches and plans - but for some reason, getting those all-important investors on board just isn’t happening. All is not lost! Let's get back to basics.

It's no secret that energy bills are soaring. But as our guest blog for partners International Releases shows, there's still plenty that businesses can do.

The world is on the cusp of a technological avalanche with software development in the driving seat. Packed with innovative possibilities, it’s a breeding ground for R&D Tax Credit claims.

Building a modern, well-designed R&D strategy isn’t as easy as it sounds. But there are some tried and tested things to include.

Businesses and start-ups across Ireland are missing out on a secret weapon that can potentially put thousands of euros back in their pockets.

Angel investors are just one way of securing the funding your business needs to grow. But what else does a business angel bring to the table, and what does it mean for an R&D Tax Credits claim?

There’s a global shortage of chips. No, not the crispy potato kind - the kind that cars, phones, tech devices and thousands of other products rely on to function. Find out more about the EU’s €43 billion funding pledge.

Ireland is leading the way in post-Covid travel and the future looks bright.

E-scooters are a quick, cheap and environmentally friendly way to get around. They also come with the chance to innovate, but still attract a certain level of controversy.

No company wants to pay more Corporation Tax than it has to. Take a look at our quick ways to cut yours down to size.

Vibrant, young and diverse, Dublin shines as a hub of business innovation.

From climate change mitigation to cancer treatments, the KTI Impact Awards celebrate projects in Ireland that truly push the boundaries of possibility.

Is your company overlooking thousands (or even tens of thousands) of pounds it’s rightfully entitled to?

Amazon is able to deliver a package to a customer within HOURS of them placing their order online. Ever wondered how that was possible?

Is using an online tax return portal to file your R&D tax claim better than hiring a traditional R&D tax advisor?

To secure the maximum amount of R&D tax credits possible, you need to submit an accurate, convincing and precise technical report...

R&D is crucial for encouraging creativity, boosting the economy and helping companies beat the competition. These are 5 areas that are investing heavily in R&D...

Healthcare innovation is risky: R&D costs and the potential to fail are both high. Before you start your next innovative healthcare project, try validating your assumptions from the get-go...

The only way to beat the competition is to give customers what they want: the newest products, services or processes. And, the only way to make sure you are continuously giving your customers the newest products, services or processes is to create an innovation strategy.

When it comes to R&D activities it pays to hire the best. The right R&D team structure can save you money and make R&D processes quicker, smoother and more successful.

Looking for ways to reduce the burden of Corporation Tax? Take a look at these ten top tips to minimise the impact that Corporation Tax has on your company’s profits.

The best ways to stay competitive as a business is to invest in R&D. To do that, you need an R&D roadmap...

The RD&I scheme offers companies of any size the opportunity to develop new or vastly improved products, services or processes by funding their research, development and innovation projects.

Irish SMEs are the backbone of the Irish economy, but they're facing some tough times. This article uncovers 12 of the biggest challenges they’re currently dealing with.

A successful R&D Tax Credits claim can be spent exactly as a company sees fit, including paying directors' dividends. Find out more.

The life sciences sector covers a huge and incredibly diverse landscape, much of which could secure R&D funding.

Whether it’s reinvestment in further R&D, settling debts or purchasing new machinery, how an R&D Tax Credit award is spent is entirely up to you.

The Tax Cloud portal has become hugely popular since its launch in Ireland in 2019. Find out more about the portal and how it makes R&D Tax Credit claims a breeze.

Getting specialist support in completing your R&D Tax Credit claim is essential. But what type should you choose?

Choosing the ideal online claims portal for making your R&D Tax Credits application is not always easy. Find out what to look for.

Knowing which projects and costs to include in an R&D Tax Credits claim is far harder than it sounds. Here we lend a hand.

Software projects are innovative by nature so frequently attract R&D Tax Credits. Here we look at the details.

We find similar questions around funding research and development come up often. Here we’ve put together the answers to some common ones.

In these incredibly tough economic times, companies across Ireland will be looking to reduce their Corporation Tax liability. Find out more.

Engineering in Ireland is a fast-paced, dynamic sector that fervently lends itself to intensive innovation. R&D Tax Credits help to make this possible.

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar has officially announced €8.24m in grants available to Ireland’s Enterprise Centres.

Innovation and agriculture go hand in hand. But did you know R&D Tax Credits can go a long way towards the cost? Find out more.

Businesses in Ireland are facing unprecedented challenges, particularly against the backdrop of COVID-19. Here we take a look.

Sometimes introducing new innovative ideas and plans into your company isn’t easy. Here we’ve looked at some possible ways to do it successfully.

R&D Tax Credits can be worth thousands of euros, even to the smallest of companies and projects. Regardless of profitability, make sure you don’t miss out.

Even with the pandemic in full swing, there’s still plenty of funding options in Ireland for those looking to start a new business.

Start-ups and small businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic. But the Irish government is now offering an additional lifeline.

The €2 billion COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme is now open to businesses in Ireland. Find out more and how to apply.

Being paid quickly, or at least on time, can mean the difference between a business staying afloat and going under. Try our tips.

Disruptive innovation can turn whole industries on their head. But is it just about upsetting major industry players or something more?

Remote working is becoming the norm - so how do you maintain an innovative culture in your team? Here we share some ideas.

Innovation pivots can be key to the success of your project. But what are they and why would you make one? Here we take a look.

Setting a realistic R&D budget can make all the difference to a project’s success. Here we look at how to do it.

By not maximising your R&D Tax Credits claim effectively, you could easily miss out on thousands of euros of extra cash. Find out more.

Here we look at ways to reduce your Corporation Tax bill, particularly in light of COVID-19. Find out more.

It’s no secret that starting your own business can be seriously hard on your pocket. Make sure you know about the different schemes that can help.

Calls have been made for the government to help individuals and small businesses by spreading their tax burden over four years. See the proposals.

The current pandemic wasn’t the first one and it certainly won’t be the last. But how can R&D prepare us?

There’s a broad range of innovative activities that provide farmers all over Ireland with additional income streams. Here we take a look.

COVID-19 is biting hard but luckily Ireland is in a strong position. So how does innovation fare in comparison to other EU states? We take a look.

R&D Tax Credits can be claimed for a huge variety of innovative software-related project but sadly many Irish software companies are still missing out.

Now more than ever, companies across Ireland are looking for ways to boost their cashflow in these tough economic times. R&D Tax Credits claimed through the Tax Cloud portal is the perfect way to do this.

There are many benefits to working with other organisations on R&D but important ones include

In recognition of the contribution social enterprises make to society and the wider economy, the Social Enterprise Development Fund was set up to encourage social entrepreneurship in Ireland.

Ireland’s unique geography and demographics present their own challenges and opportunities for online retailers, making it quite distinct.

Cyber attacks can decimate a business, not just financially but reputationally too. Reputations take years to build but poor cyber security can destroy it in minutes

The Tax Cloud portal was launched in Ireland in June last year to make it easier and quicker for Irish businesses to claim their R&D tax credit entitlement. In this blog, we discuss the differences between Tax Cloud and full service R&D tax credit consultancy

We all know that technology moves fast. Invention and innovation are certainly intertwined but there are some key differences between the two. Here we look at this a little more closely.

At the beginning of April, the State’s tax collector announced that they are expediting payment of R&D Tax Credit claims to free up thousands of euros in cash for Irish businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.

Here we've put together some quick and interesting facts about research and development and the R&D Tax Credits scheme in the Irish Republic.

Here we look at what business owners and managers can do to encourage innovative thinking within in their own organisations.

Having an angel investor is just one of a large number of ways to secure funding for your new business or project But what exactly is an angel investor and how can they help?

In times of adversity we see the steepest rise in innovation, and undoubtedly this period of COVID-19 uncertainty will be no different. Here we look at the most recent supply chain innovations across Ireland and beyond.

At this time of worry and concern about COVID-19, the team at Myriad & Tax Cloud fully appreciates the disruption to all our usual lives, both at work and at home.

Simply put, without entrepreneurs we wouldn’t have businesses. Their creativity and forward thinking are essential to our everyday lives, and contribute far more than just money. So why else are entrepreneurs so important?

With the world’s economy taking a nosedive amidst coronavirus uncertainty, a global recession is looking highly likely. But what actually is a recession, and how can it affect businesses? Here we take a look.

When many people think of R&D they tend to imagine laboratory technicians in white coats or large pharmaceutical brands carrying out testing. Of course this type of work would be included, but it’s actually far, far wider than that.

Here we look at the two different approaches companies may take to innovation - ‘open innovation’ and ‘closed innovation’ - and discover what they’re all about.

Diversity in the workplace brings fresh perspectives, a broader range of skills and gives the company a more outward-looking appeal. But how can having a diverse mix of people in a team drive company innovation? Here we take a look:

Putting together a claim for R&D Tax Credits is not particularly easy and there are many opportunities to make mistakes. This is why we highly recommend using the services of R&D experts such as ourselves at Tax Cloud. It’s simple to use and can give you a clearer idea of your eligible costs

Although growth is a fantastic (and necessary) goal to have, there are many barriers that could well be standing in the way. Here we look at some common barriers to growth and how to tackle them.

It’s all about defining your social media presence, actively maintaining and updating postings for your customers. Those business who opt out now face a real struggle to compete.

Ever since the Tax Cloud portal for Ireland was launched, its sole purpose has been to deliver a high quality, fully supported R&D tax credits claims service at a fantastic price. We’ve now taken steps to update our pricing structure

Launched in 2015 and set to run until the end of this year, Innovation 2020 has for five years represented the Irish government’s drive for innovation.

With a new year in full swing, it’s a good time to look back at the one just gone and review the country’s economic successes. Here we look at the top growth industries across Ireland from 2019.

Here we take a look at the five innovative agricultural technologies and practices that are changing agriculture across the world

Over the years, research and development (R&D) Tax Credits have been of huge benefit to companies large and small across Ireland. Many companies reinvest the money into the business and continue on with their strategies for growth.

Businesses will often spend a large amount of time and money on developing new products, services or processes, or enhancing existing ones. This work is generally considered to be Research and Development (R&D) the process flows something like this

Major research and development (R&D) work is happening all over world right now. Here we take a look at just a few of them

Here we take a look at the innovative steps in sustainability that have taken place in Ireland, and what R&D opportunities may be yet to come.

Last month (October 2019), Bibby Financial Services, published its latest Global Business Monitor report. Worryingly, the survey revealed that Irish SMEs are more likely to have difficulties with cashflow, more so than their international competitors

In this article we take a look at how Irish manufacturing companies can improve and adapt through innovation and lay the foundation for successful growth going forward.

As part of the Budget 2020 offerings, micro and small companies employing a maximum of 250 workers will soon be able to write off up to 30% of their R&D costs, whilst receiving their money far quicker.

Hiring for top research and development positions is an important step in a company’s process for embarking on R&D work

Has your company undergone R&D work lately? Then time is of the essence. While R&D Tax Credit applications can be made within 12 months from the end of a tax year, we recommend completing the claim over the course of the year in real time.

We specially developed the Tax Cloud portal to save you time, money and hassle. It’s constantly refreshed and evolving - just like your business.

It’s not exactly surprising that some of the coolest, strangest and altogether most brilliant inventions we take for granted today were courtesy of Irish pioneers. Here we take a look at just a few of them.

Research, development and innovation are vital for any business but particularly in the Republic of Ireland. It plays a crucial role in helping the company to thrive in the years to come

One of the key ambitions for the Government’s Innovation 2020 strategy is to boost the amount spent on R&D in Ireland to reach 2.5% of GNP.

How will certain sectors overcome their individual challenges as a result of Brexit? We anticipate Research & development will play a massive role.

Agri-Tech is one sector where technology is being used to provide solutions to problems in food production, farming, agriculture and distribution.

In this blog, we discuss why accountants and R&D advisors can work together to deliver expert R&D claims

In this blog, we take a look at what tax deductions & allowances can be made regarding corporation tax for Irish business

Has your company recently engaged in research, development or innovation? Then this one’s for you.

Corporation Tax can be a major pain in the wallet for any business but the good news is there are a number of things that companies in Ireland can do to reduce the burden. Take a look through our handy list of tips and see if any apply to you.

Here we take a look at why exactly Ireland is such a great place to start a business, whatever industry it’s in.

Find out how Irish businesses can boost cash flow to better weather the storm of Brexit uncertainty.

The pharmaceutical industry is one of the biggest areas of research and development activity in the world. Despite this, many companies in the sector are still yet to claim the 25% tax credit on qualifying R&D expenditure.

Traditionally, businesses turn to tax advisors for help with their R&D tax credit claims. However, there could be real benefits to gain by choosing an R&D tax claim portal like Tax Cloud instead.

Tax Cloud has fielded many questions from Irish customers with regards to the R&D tax credit scheme. In our this blog, we highlight some of the top questions we get asked when customers enquire with us