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Welcome to Empirical Tax!

We help businesses develop a clear understanding of their eligibility, avoiding the frustration of missed opportunities and wasted resources, through purposeful planning and honest advice.

R&D Tax Relief

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R&D
Do you know what really qualifies for R&D tax relief? Have you received conflicting advice? Are you confident in the validity of your claim?

Here at Empirical Tax, we help eligible companies develop a clear understanding of what qualifies, avoiding the frustration of missed opportunities and wasted resources.

From changing legislation to high levels of scrutiny, many companies no longer know how or what to claim. Preparing a year’s worth of technical narrative and identifying eligible costs with split rates and multiple schemes can be a time-consuming process.

We prioritise providing transparent advice and feedback on eligibility to safeguard your business. Through purposeful planning and regular communication, we aim to simplify a complex process by understanding what you do and how you do it.

With our understanding of both technology and taxation, we are well-equipped to guide you through the process of claiming R&D tax relief providing support at every stage.
Grants
Finding suitable grants really takes up your time, doesn't it? Local, regional, national—where do you even start? That's where we step in!

Our grant-finding service is designed to assist startups and small business owners generating less than a £1 million turnover in finding grants that precisely align with their needs.

We offer a comprehensive six-month search to uncover relevant grants, all for a fixed fee of £395, the price remains the same regardless of the number of grants we find.

You will receive regular updates whenever new opportunities arise, ensuring you don’t miss out on the grants that could benefit your business.

Upon identifying a grant that is right for you, we can assist in the application process to ease the admin burden; however, you are also welcome to handle it yourself.

An extension of your team

By partnering with us, practices leverage our specialised knowledge and insights to enhance their services and deliver exceptional tax planning solutions to their clients. We work with you to provide a seamless and joined-up approach complimenting the services you provide. Your clients are our clients!

Free client reviews

We offer free reviews of your existing client portfolios to ensure no opportunities are missed. Additionally, we offer a free review service for R&D claims regardless of who prepared the claim to give you and your clients peace of mind.

Marketing and enquiry support

Keeping you and your clients up to date with trends and changes in legislation is crucial for tax planning. We offer all of our partner's staff training, content for social media pages, and support if your client receives a HMRC enquiry.

Experience is more than just knowledge.

Jon Connor ATT

Operations Director

Meet Jon, the Co-Founder and Operations Director at Empirical Tax. With over 10 years of industry experience and a strong background in tax and accountancy, Jon is an expert in navigating the complexities of R&D tax incentives and identifying grant funding opportunities for his clients. When he’s not organising his work life to perfection, you’ll find him indulging in his passion for sports and trying to avoid injury. Much safer to watch than it is to play! He is known for his emphasis on personal relationships and understanding each client's unique goals and challenges.

Zoe Barraclough MAAT

Technical Director

Meet Zoe, the Co-Founder and Technical Director at Empirical Tax. With over 10 years of experience in the sector, Zoe focuses on building personal relationships to deliver exceptional results for her clients. She helps companies develop a clear understanding of their eligibility to claim R&D tax relief. Whether she’s driving her son around or walking the dog, she’s always on the go. Her deep understanding of R&D tax incentives and her talent for forging strong relationships make her a go-to advisor in the industry.

Ange O'Neill

Research Operations Manager

Meet Ange, the Research Operations Manager at Empirical Funding. Her role is to help business owners discover grant funding opportunities and manage applications. With a BA (Hons) in Sports Management and eight years of grant-writing experience at England Squash, she’s a pro at securing funding. Always chatty and upbeat, she’s a busy mum of two, and she brings that same energy and enthusiasm to her work, making sure her clients get the best possible support through purposeful planning, tailored searches and regular communication.

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