HMRC releases September 2026 Research and Development Tax Credits statistics including new ERIS and Merged RDEC scheme data

HMRC has published accredited official statistics on Research and Development Tax Credits for September 2026, marking the first release to include data on the new ERIS scheme and the Merged RDEC scheme. The statistics document the cost of R&D tax credits, their distribution among claiming companies, and characteristics of participating businesses. This publication provides insights into take-up and utilisation of the updated tax credit schemes introduced in the most recent tax year.

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