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R&D Intensity Requirement May Unfairly Penalise Certain Industries
May 22nd, 2018Sixty million people are fed by Australian farming exports. With an ever-increasing global population, innovation in agriculture is essential to a sustainable future. However, the changes to the R&D tax incentive announced in the 2018 Federal Budget may be disadvantageous for industries like agribusiness. Up to 12,000 Australian companies could be affected by the R&D intensity change, which proposes that companies spend at least one percent of total business expenditure on R&D to qualify for the non-refundable tax offset. The […]
$41 million federal funding allocated to Australian National Space Agency
May 21st, 2018Despite a tip being released that the Australian National Space Agency could receive up $50 million in federal funding, the final announcement of $41 million remained to be a pleasing outcome for all in the industry. The space industry and space-reliant businesses are excited for future expansion plans and partnerships with international space agencies. The official announcement of the agency’s funding in the 2018 budget was extremely exciting for CEO of the space start-up ‘Fleet Space Technologies’, as this was […]
R&D Tax Incentive Changes Announced in 2018-19 Budget
May 9th, 2018In response to the recommendations in the ‘2016 Review of the R&D Tax incentive’ the government has announced proposed R&D Tax Incentive changes within the 2018-19 Federal Budget released yesterday, 8 May 2018. The changes take on board some recommendations from ISA’s previous review of the programme, along with some of the government’s own savings and integrity measures. The R&D Tax Offset rate will change, commencing for years on or after 1 July 2018. For companies claiming the refundable offset with […]
$24 million cash boost for grains industry research and development
May 4th, 2018The State Government has announced a $24 million cash boost for the grains industry research and development (R&D). This significant investment marks an important step in keeping the industry competitive against the rising threat of Black Sea Competition. The $24 million funding contributes to the already $21 million invested into the WA grains research industry for the next four years. This significant investment will give WA’s grain industry the necessary support to becoming more productive and remaining competitive in times […]
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News & ResearchReports Industry Minister Is Considering Changes To The Administration Of The R&D Tax Incentive
InnovationAus.com has reported that Industry Minister Karen Andrews is investigating potential changes to the administration of the R&D Tax Incentive to give companies greater certainty about their claims. The report of potential changes has come following recent comments by Small Business […]
Tax Commissioner Comments On R&D Tax Incentive Compliance Difficulties
During a presentation to the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia National Small Business Summit, tax commissioner Chris Jordan has commented that there is a structural problem with the operation of the R&D Tax Incentive, particularly surrounding the self […]
