When consulting firms go a bit far on the research tax credit

by time news

2023-04-28 18:24:35

Many companies have found themselves subject to tax adjustments after obtaining tax credits, when they had been guided by firms. 570174966/Lek – stock.adobe.com

After too many observed abuses, the State takes things in hand with the business ombudsman.

In terms of research and development, the State knows how to be generous. To support companies in their efforts in this area, it introduced a research tax credit (CIR) and then an innovation tax credit (CII), tax aids that can lead to tax exemptions, sometimes total. In 2020, the CIR had 21,918 beneficiaries for an amount of 6.84 billion euros. A significant tax niche and a huge boost for businesses. If indeed they manage to set up files, which are very complex, especially for SMEs. It is indeed necessary to justify its expenses and to flesh out the request for a technical part detailing the work in terms of innovation and R&D. SMEs therefore often call on consulting firms to assist them in compiling files. A real bargain for them.

Firms have a lot to gain from this, many being paid as a percentage of the credit obtained. A model that sometimes leads to abuse. These last…

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