R&D Tax Incentive events and information sessions

Guide to the R&D Tax Incentive

This session gives an overview of the eligibility requirements for the R&D Tax Incentive so you can determine if the program is right for your company.  

You'll learn about: 

• tax rates that apply to small and large companies undertaking eligible R&D activities 
• types of companies that can apply for the tax offset 
• requirements for eligible R&D activities 
• when you need to keep records 
• how to apply 
• where to get further guidance. 

R&D Tax Incentive Guide to Interpretation  

We'll walk you through our ‘Guide to Interpretation’ handbook which helps companies understand the requirements for claiming the R&D Tax Incentive and accurately self-assessing their eligibility. 

You'll learn about: 

• the tax rates that apply to small and large companies undertaking eligible R&D activities 
• the types of companies that can apply for the tax offset 
• interpreting the legislative definition for eligible R&D activities 
• the types of activities that are excluded from the program 
• record keeping and reviews 
• how to apply 
• where to get further guidance. 

Guide to the R&DTI Customer Portal

As of July 2021, all applications for registration must be submitted online through the R&D Tax Incentive customer portal. 

In this session, you'll learn how to complete the authorisation process and login to the portal for the first time, including: 

• establishing portal access for a principal authority 
• authorising portal access for staff 
• authorising an individual tax agent  
• authorising a tax agency.