Research and Development Tax Incentive

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Tax Incentive

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What is the R&D Tax Incentive?

The Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) is a financial incentive program provided by the Australian Government. This incentive provides eligible businesses with a way to offset some of the costs associated with the R&D activities through tax benefits.

Who should apply for the RDTI Program?

You should take a closer look at the RDTI if your business:

• is incorporated under Australian or a foreign law

• conducts or plans to conduct one or more eligible core R&D activities

• has eligible R&D expenditure greater than $20,000 (if your expenditure is less than $20,000 you can still claim the tax offset by using a registered RSP to conduct your R&D)

What are the benefits of the RDTI Program?

Different benefits apply according to company turnover.

Companies with an aggregated turnover of less than $20 million may receive a refundable R&D offset rate equal to their corporate tax rate plus an 18.5% premium.

Companies with an aggregated turnover of $20 million or more may receive a non-refundable R&D tax offset rate equal to their corporate tax rate plus an incremental premium.

Premium increments are based on the intensity of your R&D expenditure as a proportion of total expenditure for the year.

Is your R&D eligible for the RDTI Program?

All businesses, big and small, are entitled to consider eligibility for claiming the R&D Tax Incentive. The incentive is not industry specific at all. In some cases, a business will be making something innovative but simply assume that its R&D is not eligible for the incentive. But more often than not, their innovation could actually be eligible.

There are 3 guidelines to understand if the Research and Development is eligible.

1. Core R&D Activities: Eligible R&D activities typically involve systematic, investigative, and experimental activities aimed at generating new knowledge or creating new or improved products, processes, services, or software. These activities should be conducted with the intention of resolving technical uncertainties.

2. Technical Uncertainty: To qualify, your R&D activities must address technical uncertainties. This means you should be attempting to overcome challenges or uncertainties that cannot be readily solved by a competent professional in the field.

3. Experimentation and Innovation: R&D should involve a level of experimentation, innovation, and creativity. It's not sufficient to perform routine or incremental work; there should be an element of seeking new solutions or breakthroughs.

If you're unsure whether your R&D activities qualify, our team can help.

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R&D Tax Incentive Eligibility Test

Are you eligible for R&D Tax Incentive? Take this 1-minute test to find out if the R&D Tax Incentive is available for your business.

Check Your Eligibility

Are you an Australian Private Company or Listed Company?

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Question 1 of 4

Are you in the process of creating an innovative product?

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Question 2 of 4

Did you spend money on Australian Research and Development in the current or previous financial year?

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Question 3 of 4

Did you spend at least $20,000 on Australian Research and Development?

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Unfortunately, you are not eligible to claim an R&D Tax Incentive at the moment.

The good news is, our EDR R&D experts can tailor a solution for your business that’s beneficial to create an eligible R&D.

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Why Choose EDR for your
R&D Tax Incentive Application?

100% Success Rate

We make sure to get an in-depth understanding of your technology and how it relates to the R&D process, so you can be sure that all eligible activities are properly accounted for in your application.

We take pride in helping our clients get the most out of their R&D tax incentive claims.

No more paperwork blues

We take away the confusion of all the paperwork to file your claim. We’ll sit down with you and explain the step-by-step process of the filing, documentation and requirements, so you can stay focused on what matters most — your business.

Guaranteed turnaround time of as little as 2 to 4 weeks.

Get maximum return on investment

With our unique combination of expertise and experience, we help you get the maximum return on investment with our R&D tax incentive refund service — giving you back up to 43.5% of your expenditures. Depending on your claim, you can get the maximum refund for your R&D spend.

Stay Ahead of Compliance

We take compliance seriously, making sure that you stay ahead of all relevant regulations and laws related to claiming an R&D Tax Incentive refund.

Easy access to support

Our team is available whenever you need us, so there's no waiting around! With our reliable customer service, you can get answers quickly, ensuring that every step of the way is hassle-free and stress-free.

Your R&D Tax Incentive in 3 Simple Steps

Step 1

Check Your Eligibility

We’ll help you determine if you qualify for any grants or incentives that can help with the costs associated with R&D.

Step 2

Connect With Us

Book a FREE 30-minute consultation here and our team will be in touch to start the process.

Step 3

Get your funding!

With more than 5 years of experience and a 100% success rate, we guarantee to optimise your grants for the maximum $$ wins.

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