Research and Development Tax Incentive

Everything you need to know about the R&D Tax Incentive

Research and Development Tax Incentive - R&D Tax Incentive - RDTI

No matter what you call it, the RDTI or R&D Tax Incentive is more than just a financial support program for Australian companies. It creates new knowledge and helps businesses to innovate, grow and succeed by offseting some of the costs of eligible research and development (R&D). Through the Research and Development Tax Incentive / RDTI, companies can access the needed funds to support innovative, Australian-based R&D.

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Understanding the Reserch and Development / R&D Tax Incentive

Deep Dive into the R&D Tax Incentive

The RDTI is an entitlement program,icons8-info-100.png meaning if you meet the requirements, you are entitled to a benefit. Scroll down to read more about the eligibility criteria.  If you’re interested in the RDTI, Azure Group can help you from initial eligibility evaluation through to successful tax lodgement.
 

Accessing your R&D Tax Incentive Eligibility

Learn about the R&D Entities

icons8-pass-fail-100.pngOnly certain types of entities are eligible to claim the R&D tax incentive. Click here to see if your entity is eligible.

R&D ENTITIES

Learn about the R&D Activities

icons8-optical-microscope-100.pngOnly certain activities are eligible R&D.  Click here to read more about the eligible core and supporting R&D activities.

R&D ACTIVITIES

R&D Tax Incentive Expenditures

icons8-check-document-100.pngClick here to read more about eligible expenditures you can include in your RDTI calculation.
 

R&D EXPENDITURES

Preparing the R&D Application

Learn about the R&D Tax Application

icons8-search-100.pngAzure Group has extensive experience obtaining successful R&D applications. We undertake an extensive evaluation process to determine if clients meet the criteria to apply for the RDTI. Once clients have been successfully vetted, Azure Group has technical discussions with the necessary stakeholders and gathers supporting documentation.

R&D APPLICATION

Learn about Dual Agency

icons8-driving-directions-100.pngThe R&D Tax Incentive is overseen by two separate bodies – AusIndustry and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Learn more about the dual agency approach here.

Dual Agency

Learn about the R&D Portal

icons8-search-in-browser-100.pngYour R&D application has to be lodged through the R&D Tax Portal. Click here to read more about setting up your R&D Tax Portal and lodging your application.

R&D Portal

Learn about the R&D Deadlines

icons8-schedule-100.pngTiming is important when it comes to submitting your R&D application. Click here to learn more about important R&D deadlines to remember and the importance of applying on time.

R&D DEADLINES

R&D Benefit calculation

Eligible R&D Expenditures

icons8-checkmark-100.pngClick here to read more about eligible expenditures you can include in your RDTI calculation.
 

R&D Expenditures

Refundable vs. Non-Refundable

icons8-check-dollar-100.pngDepending on your aggregated turnover, your R&D benefit may be refundable.  Click here to learn more.

REFUNDABLE

Aggregated Turnover

icons8-sign-document-100.pngAggregated turnover directly impacts the refundability of your R&D claim. Click here to learn more about aggregated turnover.

Turnover

R&D Intensity

icons8-account-100.pngWhat is your R&D intensity? How does it correlate to your R&D benefit? Click here to learn more.
 

R&D INTENSITY

OVH Calculation

icons8-calculator-checked-100.pngWhat are eligible overhead costs?  How are they calculated?  Learn about overhead costs and calculation methodologies here.
 

OVH CALCULATION

Feedstock

icons8-docket-100.pngIf your R&D activities produced a tangible product that was sold or applied for your own use, you will need to perform a feedstock calculation.

FEEDSTOCK

Clawback

icons8-passport-and-tickets-100.pngIf you received government funding that was used to further your R&D efforts, than a clawback calculation needs to be included in your R&D calculation.  To learn more, click here.

Clawback

Outstanding Tax Debt

icons8-bill-100.pngOutstanding tax debt can impact your refundable R&D credit. Click here to learn more.

ATO DEBT

R&D Associate and why it matters

R&D Associates

icons8-male-user-100.pngWhat is an associate?
Who is my associate?
Click here to learn more.
 

R&D Associates

Associates impact on R&D

icons8-expand-influence-100.pngClick here to learn more about the impact associate expenditures can have on your R&D claim.

ASSOCIATES IMPACT

R&D Associates Treatment

icons8-people-100.pngAssociate expenditures are treated differently than other types of expenditures. Learn more.

Treatment
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Downloadable R&D resources 

The R&D Tax Incentive Insights articles contains information on a range of topics to help you understand the R&D program.

Industry Specific Papers

Talk to our R&D Tax Incentive Specialists

icons8-phone-message-100.pngAzure Group has a proven track record of successful Research and Development Tax Incentive Claims (RDTI). Our team of experts has extensive experience in preparing and supporting R&D applications across a wide variety of industries including:  manufacturing, software, health and agriculture. 

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The R&D Tax Incentive Insights articles contains information on a range of topics to help you understand the R&D program.

R&D Tax Incentive The Most Common Mistakes in R&D Tax Incentive Application and How to Avoid them

Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentives are a fantastic way for businesses to recoup some of their costs associated with innovation and R&D. However, navigating the R&D Tax Incentive application process can be tricky, and many companies fall into common traps that hinder their chances of securing the deserved benefits. 

In this article, we'll point out some of the most common mistakes in R&D Tax Incentive applications, helping you avoid these pitfalls and optimise your chances of a successful R&D claim.

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R&D Tax Incentive Claiming Overseas R&D Expenditure under the Australian R&D Tax Incentive

"Can this offshore vendor be included in my R&D claim? We spent a lot of money with them.”

This is a question that we certainly aren't foreign to hearing from clients when preparing R&D applications! Whilst a simple question, it opens a whole can of worms.

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R&D Tax Incentive R&D For Industry 4.0 | Aeronautics Case Study

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R&D Tax Incentive R&D Tax Incentive: A Checklist For Registering Your R&D Activities

If the financial year for your company ended on 31 December 2022, you have until the end of this month (31 October 2023) to register your eligible R&D activities. Eligible R&D activities must be registered with AusIndustry within 10 months of the end of your income year. If you don't register your R&D activities by the upcoming deadline, you will be unable to claim the tax benefit for eligible expenditures between January 2022 and December 2022.

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R&D Tax Incentive R&D for Industry 4.0 | Agriculture Case Study

Globally, the agricultural industry is less digitalised compared to other industries. In response to new technical advancements, the agricultural industry is starting to embrace Industry 4.0 technologies, and the next phase of agricultural advancement, coined Agriculture 4.0, is underway.

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R&D Tax Incentive R&D For Industry 4.0 | Automotive Case Study

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Smart factories harness the digital technologies associated with Industry 4.0 to generate significant improvements in productivity, quality, flexibility, and services. Smart factories are enabled with connectivity, intelligent automation, and cloud-scale data management and analytics. 

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R&D Tax Incentive R&D For Industry 4.0 | The State of Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities

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R&D Tax Incentive R&D For Industry 4.0 | Medical Case Study

Technical advancements in healthcare and medical technologies are just as influenced by Industry 4.0 technologies and innovations as other industries. Major advancements in genetics, precision medicine, and diagnostics are driven, in part, by Industry 4.0.

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