Strong R&D Tax Incentive claims are built on evidence, not just innovation. Learn what records Australian businesses should keep, common compliance pitfalls, and how to create an audit trail that supports both activity eligibility and expenditure claims.
AI projects can qualify for the R&D Tax Incentive, but using AI alone is not enough. New government guidance clarifies how existing R&D rules apply to AI development and highlights the elements needed to support a claim.
The ATO’s latest draft determination TD 2026/D2 proposes that wrapping and unwrapping crypto assets can trigger CGT events. Here’s what crypto investors and DeFi users need to know.
Moving intellectual property into a new company is often treated as a simple administrative task. In practice, it can have significant tax and legal consequences that founders should address before a transfer occurs.
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How the 2026 Federal Budget changes the maths on your exit — and what to do before 1 July 2027.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2026–27 Federal Budget on 12 May 2026. This budget offers several meaningful measures for founders, small business owners, and investors, including the return of loss carry-backs, a permanent instant asset write-off, and expanded venture capital incentives
2026 Budget boosts core R&D tax offsets, removes supporting claims, lifts $50m threshold, tightens refunds, and raises caps, rewarding deeper innovation investment.
Now is the time to act. Speak with our accountants or payroll specialists to ensure your business is prepared for Payday Super changes from 1 July 2026.
Keep your business onside with compliance by filing your accounting obligations on time and in the right format. Our quick guide shows you how.
ATO scrutiny of work vehicle FBT is rising as data matching drives audits
Kilgour confirms no minority discount in coordinated 100% business sales.
FBT season is a reminder for family businesses to review director benefits
Australia’s “Ambitious Australia” R&D review signals a major shift toward innovation-led growth, with stronger incentives and support for businesses investing in research and development. For SMEs and startups, this creates a significant opportunity to accelerate growth, access funding, and gain a competitive edge—provided they effectively leverage programs like the R&D Tax Incentive.
As the 2025–26 FBT year ends on 31 March, employers should review key risk areas—including electric vehicle exemptions, work vehicle private use, contractor arrangements, and record-keeping requirements—to ensure compliance and avoid costly ATO penalties.
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