In a proposition to develop the economy away from a reliance on mining, the Australian government launched the National Innovation and Science Agenda (NISA) last December. Now, the Turnbull government has followed through on the agenda’s proposal to offer new grant initiatives aligned with the objectives of the Global Innovation Strategy. In specific, the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, announced the launch of the $18 million Global Innovation Linkages (GIL) Programme earlier this month. The […]
July Brings New Tax Incentives As of July this year, young companies focused on innovation have greater hope for expansion. To elaborate, the new tax incentives for Early Stage Innovation Companies (ESICs) provide a maximum 20% offset for qualifying expenses capping at $200,000 each year for the investor and affiliates. The measures are ultimately a triumph for the Australian startup ecosystem and will aid in increasing the amount of capital available to Australian startups. It is important to note that […]
If your business is involved in eligible R&D activities and you are interested in the Research and Development (R&D) tax incentive, our specialised team of R&D tax advisors is here to help. At Swanson Reed, we help companies claim the R&D tax incentive. We prepare over 600 R&D tax claims per year as Australia’s largest R&D tax advisory firm. If you are unsure of the R&D tax funding strategies that you may be missing out on, our team of R&D […]
Are you making the most of the tax incentives available to you as a business owner? Grants and assistance opportunities, such as the Research and Development (R&D) tax incentive, are available to those involved in eligible R&D activities as a way to offset some of the costs involved in running your business. At Swanson Reed, we are a specialised team of R&D tax advisors who help companies claim the R&D tax incentive. Are You Eligible for the R&D Tax Incentive? […]