Scott Burkinshaw

Scott Burkinshaw
I am Head of Business Taxes at Shorts, where I lead our specialist Radius team focusing on R&D tax relief. As a Chartered Tax Adviser with over a decade of experience at national and international firms, I work with businesses and their owners to provide strategic corporate and personal tax advice. My expertise includes R&D tax relief, business disposals and acquisitions, and long-term tax planning, helping clients achieve their goals in the most efficient way.

Recent Posts
1 June 2018

Shorts sponsor regional Manufacturing Forum

Shorts are delighted to confirm recently becoming sponsors of the Regional Manufacturing Forum.  
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23 May 2018

Further recruitment boosts tax team

Shorts are delighted to announce the recent appointments of three new Tax Managers, all with Big...
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27 April 2018

Promotion of David Robinson to Tax Director

Shorts are delighted to announce the promotion of David Robinson to the position of Tax Director...
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4 April 2018

AMRC partners with Shorts to launch R&D tax credit service

The AMRC has teamed up with Sheffield Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) and the Innovation...
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14 February 2018

Individuals and Trustees - there's still time to reduce tax liability

The weeks leading up to the end of the tax year present opportunities for individuals and trustees...
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18 January 2018

How much is my R&D tax credit claim worth?

R&D tax relief is available to a wider range of companies than you probably think. If a company is...

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