One of the major national newspapers has this week posted an article about a private group alleged to have operated a ‘false mining operation’ that led to the generation of substantial refunds for GST and Refundable R&D Tax Offset credits. Swanson Reed does not know specifics of this case other than what has been reported in the media and in the Federal Court’s published freezing and ancillary orders. The Federal Court order notes: “The Companies collectively claimed and received GST refunds and R&D offsets totalling […]
The deadline for FY24 R&D Registrations is on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. Companies seeking to register R&D Activities conducted during the Year Ended 30 June 2024 (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 is 30 APRIL 2025. Extensions of time may be available in certain situations, and extension applications lodged BEFORE the original deadline are viewed much more favorably. However recent changes place a limit […]
In the May 2024 federal budget, The Albanese Government announced a strategic examination and review of Australia’s R&D system to align it with national priorities and improve outcomes. The Government subsequently announced that the review would be led by Robyn Denholm, Chair of Tesla and an experienced leader in R&D at some of the world’s most innovative companies; the review panel also includes: Emeritus Professor Ian Chubb AC, former Chief Scientist and Vice-Chancellor of the Australian National University. Professor Fiona Wood AO, […]
Due to the timing of the upcoming Federal election, the 2025 Federal budget was held on on Tuesday 25 March 2025, which is earlier than the traditional May timeslot. Going into the budget, it was unexpected that there would be R&D Tax Incentive changes announced given that: There was a material change announced only recently in the December 2024 MYEFO, which announced exclusion of R&D activities related to gambling and tobacco from eligibility for income years starting on or after 1 July 2025; The Government […]