R&D Tax Incentive Claim Preparation

Preparation* of an R&D tax incentive claim involves the:

  • collation and analysis of technical information;
  • preparation of formal government documents and additional technical documentation;
  • utilisation of detailed accounting methodologies; and
  • application of the R&D tax legislation and AusIndustry and ATO administrative processes.

How can we help?

With offices nationwide, Swanson Reed manages all facets of the R&D tax incentive  claim preparation process including:

  • assistance with the identification of eligible R&D activities to be included in the claim
  • assistance with the technical scoping of these projects
  • preparation/update of R&D substantiation documentation
  • collation of eligible R&D expenditure for inclusion within R&D Tax Schedule and R&D Applications
  • preparation and lodgement of the Application for Registration of R&D Activities
  • calculation of the Tax Offset attributable to the R&D activities
  • preparation and finalisation of the R&D Tax Schedule
  • provision of a claim summary letter
  • advice relating to an AusIndustry review or ATO audit

Calculate your Benefit

R&D claim tax-calculator

Why choose Swanson Reed?

  • We care about price –  Our fees are the most competitive in the market
  • We care about risk  We’re one of the most, if not, the most conservative R&D tax providers in the market
  • We are here to stay – We’re Australia’s largest specialist R&D tax firm and we have a long-term outlook

Risk Management Policy

We treat client confidentiality and client tax risk seriously:ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management Standard Certification

  • We are certified to the  ISO31000:2009 Risk Management standard
  • All claims prepared by Swanson Reed undergo a six eye review
  • All claims undergo a technical review involving an engineer or scientist
  • Our tax risk and general risk management policies and processes are independently reviewed each year

Are you eligible for an R&D tax incentive? Find out here

*Important Notice Regarding Our Scope of Services: Swanson Reed is an independent specialist R&D tax advisory firm. Our services are strictly limited to the technical assessment, documentation, and financial preparation of Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive claims. We do not provide general taxation advice, corporate tax structuring, entity formation services, asset protection, or broader financial management. Clients are advised to consult with their primary accountant or legal counsel for all general tax, structuring, and corporate compliance matters.