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Exclusion of gambling and tobacco activities under the R&D Tax Incentive – March 2026

March 26th, 2026

Watch this video for an insightful summary of the latest R&D Tax Incentive Industry Update, produced in March 2026: Exclusion of gambling and tobacco activities under the R&D Tax Incentive. Where relevant, the content of this video may have been based on guidance publications released by AusIndustry and the ATO. Additional guidance material on the R&D Tax Incentive is often progressively published by the programme regulators on their respective websites: ATO AusIndustry   Please get in touch with our office if […]

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Statutory Registration Deadline for FY25 R&D Claims is next month

March 2nd, 2026

Companies seeking to register R&D Activities conducted during the Year Ended 30 June 2025 (companies that have a Standard YE for tax) who are yet to do so should note that the Registration Deadline is 10 Months after YE, and 30 APRIL 2026. The blanket and automatic extensions granted in previous years do NOT apply any longer or for FY25 claims. Extensions of time may be available in certain situations, and extension applications lodged BEFORE the original deadline are viewed much more favorably. However recent […]

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Comments on February 2026 Senate Economics Legislation Committee discussion on R&D Tax Incentive

February 13th, 2026

As reported in the media this week, the Senate Economics Legislation Committee discussed the administration of the R&D Tax Incentive. Swanson Reed has reviewed the discussion in detail. It involved interactions between three people, whose comments are summarised and paraphrased below: Greens Senator Barbara Pocock: Had queries around how many reviews are conducted each year; Queried whether staff conducting reviews include personnel with Science and Engineering qualifications; Asked for details of fines or penalties for incorrect claims, and indicated concerns that possible penalties […]

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TPB announce 2026 compliance priorities include tax practitioners who promote the abuse of R&D concessions

December 17th, 2025

The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) is a national body responsible for the registration and regulation of tax agents and BAS agents (collectively referred to as ‘tax practitioners’). The TPB is also responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA), including the Code of Professional Conduct (Code).   In December 2025, The TPB has announced its 2026 compliance priorities and within this announcement it is noted:. ‘Our priorities address both emerging and ongoing risks concerning tax practitioner misconduct or unethical behaviour.  These […]

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