DISR have announced they will be conducting a R&D Tax Incentive Registration webinar on THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2025. This information session is scheduled to cover: The application process; How self-assessment works; Eligibility requirements of activities and expenditure; Record-keeping to substantiate claims. Representatives from AusIndustry and ATO are noted as being in attendance. A registration link is here. Please get in touch with our office if you require assistance, would like to speak to someone about a potential claim, or check out our website for more […]
Companies seeking to register R&D Activities conducted during the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (companies that have a December Year End for tax) who are yet to do so should note that the Registration Deadline is the end of October 2025. The extensions granted during COVID no longer apply, and the statutory deadlines revert to normal (10 months after the end of a company’s financial year). There are mechanisms available under the IR&D Act and IRD Decision making provisions that allow for […]
In May 2025, Careteq Limited (ASX: CTQ) a clinical healthtech company specialising in medication management and clinical governance solutions announced details of a disputed R&D claim.The May 2025 announcement noted that Careteq: ‘advises that it has been issued with amended assessments from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in relation to claims made under the Australian government’s Research and Development Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&D Tax Incentive) for the financial years ended 30 June 2021, 2022 and 2023 (Amended Assessments). The Amended […]
In an ATO release on 1 October 2025 titled ‘Tax risks: property, construction and professional services‘ the ATO have noted that they will be focusing on R&D Tax Compliance. The document notes: ‘We continue to see recurring issues in specific industries. We’re watching closely, conducting audits, and applying penalties and interest where needed. Our focus is on small businesses in: the property and construction industry – including builders, contractors and tradies. the professional, scientific and technical services sector – such […]