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The R&D Tax Incentive: Glossary of Frequently Used Terms
February 8th, 2016Undeniably, confusion still reigns for many small business owners applying for the R&D Tax Incentive. Indeed, even the jargon littered throughout the description of the scheme could give anyone without a tax background a head spin. In light of this, we’ve collated a glossary of key terms to help businesses better understand the incentive and what we’re talking about. R&D Tax Incentive The R&D Tax Incentive is an entitlement scheme that aids businesses seeking to conduct research and development in order […]
The Resilience of the Australian Economy
February 5th, 2016Traditionally, February marks the wind down of summer and the beginning of the calendar year for business in Australia. Despite cricket and tennis filling our screens over the holiday break, economy and the financial market now takes the precedence in many individuals’ agendas. However, with considerable instability in global financial markets already this year, it’s important to underline how well the economy is doing. In particular, if one was to compare to the dark clouds on the international horizon. Reflecting […]
What Are the Fees for Assistance With the R&D Tax Incentive?
February 4th, 2016The preparation of an R&D Tax Incentive Registration form can often spur feelings of love and hate in equal measure. Love – because if eligibility requirements are ratified, companies can obtain a generous cash rebate or a reduction in payable tax. Hate – because determining entitlement and the concept of drafting the registration form alone can be bewildering and arduous, with a potential audit a haunting concern. However, the R&D Tax Incentive is more broadly applicable than people realise. Rather, […]
Australia on the Right Track to Innovation
February 4th, 2016Customarily, when people consider innovation they often concentrate on the end product – i.e. the app, the software or the piece of hardware. However, they generally dismiss the steps beforehand that are essential in developing the aforementioned innovative artefact. In particular, human resources play a large part in the innovation process. Australia transcends in generating talented, high quality professionals across a comprehensive range of industries. In fact, education is Australia’s fourth biggest export, surmounted only by iron ore, coal and […]
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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 […]
