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Research & Development Tax Incentive

A viable option for businesses spending over $20,000 on research and development to receive up to 43.5% in a cash rebate.

about the r&d TAX incentive

Minimise financial risk, maximise innovation. Unlock the full potential of your business.

The Australian Federal Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&DTI) is a progressive initiative designed to foster innovation, development, and the expansion of knowledge across industries. This program is dedicated to supporting businesses in generating new understandings, products, software, technology, and more, contributing to the broader advancement of Australia’s economy.

Who is eligible?

To qualify, your businesses project must demonstrate technical risk, contribute to the discovery of new knowledge, and show considerable novelty. Only companies (excluding trusts, partnerships, or sole traders) that invest a minimum of $20,000 AUD in R&D activities conducted within Australia and own the resulting IP or end product are eligible.

What are the benefits?

If your business is innovative, attempting to create new knowledge, or bridge an industry gap, you may be eligible for up to a 43.5% reimbursement of money already spent as a cash refund or tax offset. This reduces the monetary risk of innovation and encourages the growth of your business.

Retrospective reimbursement

Eligible companies can receive a tax offset or cash back for eligible R&D expenditure. The amount offset is determined by a number of factors and is ultimately apportioned to the time, people, and resources spent on the R&D project.  

•  18.5% to 43.5% non-refundable tax offset for companies with a group turnover below $20 million  
•  8.5% to 16.5% non-refundable tax offset for companies with a group turnover  above $20 million  

what you can claim

With the R&DTI, you can claim research and development expenditure across multiple categories. In determining claimable expenses, we work with you to interpret eligibility according to your discretion. If we can substantiate additional expenses necessary for your project, it is likely we can claim for it. Commonly claimed expenses include:

Salary and Superannuation

Staff salaries, wages and superannuation for employees actively involved in your R&D project can make up a significant percentage of your claim. Eligible expenditure for employees is apportioned to their contribution and can include:

  • Salaries
  • Wages
  • Allowances
  • Bonuses
  • Overtime Payments
  • Penalty Rates
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Long Service Leave
  • Superannuation Contributions
  • Premiums for Workers’ Compensation Insurance
  • Payroll Tax
Third Party Contractors

Third party contractors are deemed eligible for participation, signifying that they meet the criteria and standards set forth. This recognition allows them to actively engage in and contribute to the specified activities or projects, ensuring a collaborative and inclusive approach to achieving successful outcomes.

Equipment Depreciation

The R&DTI allow your business to claim the depreciation of equipment and facilities being used for your research and development activities. The decline in value of equipment or assets can be claimed at a higher offset rate.

Experimental Costs

Whether failed or successful, the process of developing a new product or service can be long and costly. Under the R&DTI, applicants will be able to claim experimental costs such as:

  • Raw Materials
  • Consumables
  • Documentation
  • Prototype Development
  • Costs related to Supporting R&D Activities
  • Testing and Analysis
  • Overhead Costs.
Rent

Those who have incurred administrative costs and overheads while engaging in R&D activities are eligible to seek reimbursement for expenses such as:

  • Rent
  • Electricity and Utilities
  • Property Rates and Taxes
  • Insurance
Computer/IT

Computer software and IT applications purchased to support and facilitate your R&D activities can be eligible. This includes:

  • Cloud Computing Software
  • Support Legacy Systems
  • Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Software Migration
HOW IT WORKS

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step 1

We assess your eligibility.

Our process begins by learning about your business and educating you on available program's to determine which grants are best for your business.

We gather and analyse the documentation.

A successful grant application depends on the strength of supporting evidence. We collect and take stock of the documentation that you have.

step 2

We assemble and lodge your grant.

After putting together the best possible application, our experts lodge your grant, ensuring that we adhere to all compliance requirements.  

step 3

We represent you through the grant and audit process.

We offer an end-to-end service, representing you during the grant and audit processes to ensure you are fully supported at all times.

step 4

We source ongoing funding opportunities for your business.

We maintain long term relationships with our clients and work hard to source ongoing funding opportunities for your business.

step 5
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