Big companies claim bulk of R&D relief from Revenue

Large companies claimed more than double the amount of research and development (R&D) tax credits of small companies from Revenue in 2012, according to information received under a freedom of information request.

A total of 981 companies with 50 or fewer staff claimed €62.1 million compared to 129 companies with 250 staff or more claiming €142.2 million. A total of 313 companies with between 50 and 249 employees claimed €56.2 million.

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