Proposal for R&D tax reform could create over 7,700 jobs

Posted on 7 Nov 2011 by The Manufacturer

Trade bodies have united to recommend that government reforms the current system of R&D tax credits, benefiting larger companies with tax losses, encouraging R&D investment and boosting jobs.

Increases in investment stemming from reforms to R&D tax credits could create 7,735 jobs and increase economic output by nearly £665m a year, according to a new report that explores the effects of modifying R&D tax relief to make it more attractive – especially to larger companies. The reform hinges on treating tax relief for…

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