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ATO notes incorrect claims for the R&D tax incentive a focus in the construction, professional, scientific and technical services sector
October 8th, 2025In an ATO release on 1 October 2025 titled ‘Tax risks: property, construction and professional services‘ the ATO have noted that they will be focusing on R&D Tax Compliance. The document notes: ‘We continue to see recurring issues in specific industries. We’re watching closely, conducting audits, and applying penalties and interest where needed. Our focus is on small businesses in: the property and construction industry – including builders, contractors and tradies. the professional, scientific and technical services sector – such […]
Strategic Examination of Research and Development: Swanson Reed comments on issues paper released on R&D Tax Incentives
September 24th, 2025In the May 2024 federal budget, The Albanese Government announced a strategic examination and review of Australia’s Research and Development (R&D) system to align it with national priorities and to improve outcomes. In late 2024, then Industry Minister Ed Husic announced specific details to launch the review. It was noted that the review will assess how to maximise the value of R&D investments, strengthen industry linkages, and support national priorities, and that the review will examine existing systems, such as […]
DroneShield Ltd has used Australia’s refundable R&D Tax Offset to become Australian Success Story
September 3rd, 2025One of the best performing stocks on the ASX over the past few years has been Sydney based DroneShield Ltd which has seen the stock price rise from approximately $0.20 in September 2022 to $3.20 in September 2025. DroneShield Ltd has become a world-leading Australian developer of AI-powered counter-drone and electronic warfare solutions, and has recently announced a number of substantial contracts with international governments amid an environment of increased government expenditure on defence. In addition to its warfare solutions, […]
Media reports of large R&D Tax Dispute for ASX-listed agribusiness company
August 5th, 2025Media reports have emerged this week of a multi-million-dollar tax dispute for R&D Tax Incentive claims made by Inghams Group Limited. The ABC has reported that: The company’s potential claim totals more than $50 million in taxpayer funds — which, in the context of $11.2 billion given out through the entire ATO program in 2021-22, is far from chickenfeed. It is understood to be about tax incentives claimed for research and development (R&D) around feed the animals eat. The tax […]
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News & ResearchASX listed healthcare company provides update on R&D Tax Dispute
In May 2025, Careteq Limited (ASX: CTQ) a clinical healthtech company specialising in medication management and clinical governance solutions announced details of a disputed R&D claim. The May 2025 announcement noted that Careteq: ‘advises that it has been issued with amended assessments […]
Updated ATO guidance on R&D activities conducted for an associated foreign corporation
The ATO has updated guidance on 13 July 2026 around the provisions for R&D activities conducted for an associated foreign corporation. To be eligible to claim the R&D tax incentive for R&D activities conducted for one or more associated foreign corporations, the following conditions must […]
