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Research and Development Tax Incentive
A short guide to the R&D Tax Incentive
Understanding the R&D Tax Incentive
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Overview of the R&D Tax Incentive
Get started by learning about the program and the steps you'll need to follow.
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How the R&D Tax Incentive has helped other companies
Read how the R&D Tax Incentive has helped companies innovate. These stories are based on recent program participants.
Self-assess your eligibility
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Check if you're eligible for the R&D Tax Incentive
Learn more about the three eligibility requirements for companies registering for the R&D Tax Incentive.
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Assess if your R&D activities are eligible for the R&D Tax Incentive
Learn how to self-assess the eligibility of your R&D activities for the program.
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Claiming overseas R&D activities under the R&D Tax Incentive
Learn what overseas R&D activities are eligible under the R&D Tax Incentive and what you need to do to claim them.
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Sector guides for R&D Tax Incentive applicants
Read information and guidance about your sector to help you decide if you're eligible for the program.
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Get help from a Research Service Provider (RSP)
You can claim the R&DTI for expenditure on eligible R&D activities a registered RSP conducts for you. Learn more about how to work with RSPs.
Submit an application
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Apply to register with the R&D Tax Incentive
If you're ready start your application in the customer portal, read our pre-registration checklist before you submit.
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Request an extension or variation on your R&D Tax Incentive registration
Apply for an extension of time for registering your eligible R&D activities, or request a variation to your registration.
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Apply for an Advance Finding from the R&D Tax Incentive
Learn how you can start an application for an Advance Finding.
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Apply for an Overseas Finding from the R&D Tax Incentive
Learn how you can start an application for an Overseas Finding.
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Apply to become a registered Research Service Provider (RSP)
Learn about the benefits of becoming a registered RSP and how you can apply to become one.
Integrity and compliance
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How we monitor R&D Tax Incentive applications
Find out how we apply education, monitoring and reviews to ensure companies comply with the legislation.
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How we check R&D Tax Incentive compliance
Find out how we check applications before and after registration to ensure your R&D is eligible.
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Decisions we make about R&D Tax Incentive eligibility
Find out about decisions that can be made if we examine your application or registration.
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External review of R&D Tax Incentive decisions
Learn about judgments from the Administrative Review Tribunal and Federal Court of Australia.
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R&D tax transparency reports
Learn about the Australian Taxation Office’s R&D tax transparency reports and what they mean for you.
Get the latest information and guidance
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Find out what has been added or updated in the R&DTI pages.
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Events and information sessions help you understand the R&DTI.
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R&D Tax Incentive Insider newsletter
The R&D Tax Incentive Insider is a monthly e-newsletter that keeps you up to date with the latest news and information about the program. It’s the main channel used to communicate with R&D applicants, so if you’re not already subscribed – do it today.
See previous editions of the R&D Tax Incentive Insider.
Subscribe to the R&D Tax Incentive InsiderThe R&D Tax Incentive Insights podcasts
The R&D Tax Incentive Insights podcast contains information on a range of topics to help you understand the program.
