5 days ago
United attempt to 'reassure' fans over R&D tax claim
Dundee United have attempted to "reassure" their fans that discussions with HMRC over a "historical" tax claim will have "no impact on the club's current or future operations".The Tannadice side have confirmed they "remain in constructive dialogue" with HMRC regarding a research and development (R&D) issue, which they say was submitted in have suggested HMRC could hit United with a £600,000 bill, external for benefitting from the R&D scheme, which looks to use public money to support science and technology state a club is only eligible to apply if it makes an advancement that benefits the overall a statement, United said "the club is fully engaged in the discussions and remains confident in a satisfactory outcome".They added: "We would like to reassure our supporters that this historical matter has no impact on the club's current or future operations. "Furthermore, the R&D initiative, known as 'The Dundee United Lab', ceased operations in March 2023 and no longer exists in any form, with all personnel previously involved in the project no longer employed or affiliated with the club in any capacity."