In Grazer Learning Limited v HMRC [2021] TC08282, the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) rejected an appeal against HMRC's denial of an R&D expenditure claim. The appellant's evidence was ruled inadmissible by the court on the basis that it was filed late and not shared with HMRC.

The burden of proof was on the appellant to show that the expenditure forming the basis of the claim was:

The FTT held:

The appeal was dismissed.

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Grazer Learning Limited v HMRC [2021] TC08282


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