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Are R&D Tax Breaks for University-Business Partnerships the Key to Australia’s Innovation Agenda?

October 29th, 2015

Universities offer a huge potential in shifting the Australian landscape to be more innovative, however, they are currently debilitated by under-funding of research by the government. The value of stock of knowledge generated by university research was estimated at $160 billion in 2014, equivalent to almost 10 per cent of GDP and exceeds the entire value of Australia’s mining industry. However, is that research being converted to commercialised ideas? With Australia embarking on a dramatic transformation, universities could be a […]

Why All the Commotion Over Start-Ups?

October 27th, 2015

There is no denying Turnbull has been welcomed with predominantly open arms by the tech industry in Australia. His victory speech alone caused a wave of excitement for the digital community, with him primarily pushing for an innovative Australia that fosters start-ups. However, one may wonder, why all the excitement over start-ups and what about other industries? Undeniably, the world is becoming increasingly technologically-driven, the Internet of Things (IoT) and the rise of the ‘smart product’ is evidence enough of […]

Pointers for Start-Ups on Claiming the R&D Tax Incentive

October 26th, 2015

There is no denying that the buzz word, ‘start-up’ has become politically fashionable as Malcom Turnbull increasingly broadcasts his enthusiasm for an innovative Australian culture. With no signs of slowing down on the innovation agenda, this week marked the beginning of ‘Start-up Week’. Another motion leading to huge expectations of the Turnbull government’s Innovation Statement due before Christmas. Certainly, Turnbull’s passion for innovation has injected a renewed confidence in Australia’s digital future and for potential start-up companies. However, many start-ups may […]

How the R&D Tax Credit can help build Australia’s ‘Silicon Harbour’ & Startup Community

October 23rd, 2015

Soon to be nestled on the foreshore of the Sydney Harbour is a technology marketplace that rivals the likes of Silicon Valley. That is at least the NSW government’s anticipation for Australia’s first digital district, ‘Silicon Harbour’ – a purpose built hub to unite the global giants of tech world with start-up entrepreneurs, business incubators and accelerators. Indeed, the government’s support of an innovation agenda and local start-up network is showing no signs of decelerating. However, since the technology sector is […]

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11. August, 2022

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15. June, 2022

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Rueben Rajasingam

6. June, 2022

Experienced responsive Team. They have been a great help to me and my company navigate the R&D tax claim process and have provided invaluable advice.

Enrique Esquivel

6. June, 2022

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3. June, 2022

Anatole Kononewsky

2. June, 2022

The Swanson Reed team have provided our company with exceptional professional advice and assistance for all of our R&D claims for many years - have always achieved great results with excellent value for their services.

Payam Toloo

2. June, 2022

Damian Smyth and his team are very helpful, supportive and experts in their field of R&D Tax claims. I'm always happy with the work they do and been a customer of their for over 5 years.

Melissa Doddy

31. May, 2022

The Team at Swanson Reed are very experienced R&D Tax Advisors and gave us ongoing support with all of our R&D Claims, the consultants ensured we were always working with current legislative guidelines, gave us assistance with compiling technical and government documentation and went out their way to ensure they were with us for the entire process from beginning to end. Highly recommended to anyone who needs assistance with working through what can at times be a daunting process.

Gary Watson

31. May, 2022

We can highly recommend Swanson and Reed as an R & D accountant. We have worked with them for several years now as they make our R & D claim so easy and communicate quickly with both us and our accountant.

Rob van den Bergh

31. May, 2022

Always professional.

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   Rueben Rajasingam  
 6. June, 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Experienced responsive Team. They have been a great help to me and my company navigate the R&D tax claim process and have provided invaluable advice.
  
 
 
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   Enrique Esquivel  
 6. June, 2022
 
 
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   Jess at Y&C  
 3. June, 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  
  
 
 
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   Anatole Kononewsky  
 2. June, 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  The Swanson Reed team have provided our company with exceptional professional advice and assistance for all of our R&D claims for many years - have always achieved great results with excellent value for their services.
  
 
 
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   Payam Toloo  
 2. June, 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Damian Smyth and his team are very helpful, supportive and experts in their field of R&D Tax claims. I'm always happy with the work they do and been a customer of their for over 5 years.
  
 
 
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   Melissa Doddy  
 31. May, 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  The Team at Swanson Reed are very experienced R&D Tax Advisors and gave us ongoing support with all of our R&D Claims, the consultants ensured we were always working with current legislative guidelines, gave us assistance with compiling technical and government documentation and went out their way to ensure they were with us for the entire process from beginning to end.  Highly recommended to anyone who needs assistance with working through what can at times be a daunting process.
  
 
 
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 31. May, 2022
 
 
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   Rob van den Bergh  
 31. May, 2022
 
 
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Draft legislation released for R&D Tax Measures announced in May 2026 Federal Budget

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DISR Agrifood sector guide for the R&D Tax Incentive

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