Thank you to Radbe Consulting, R&D and Grants specialists, for providing the following update.
Changes to R&D Tax Incentive
The Research & Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) is undergoing a number of reforms as part of the 2020-21 Federal Budget, including increased benefits from July 2021. These changes will impact the 2021-22 financial year.
What is the Research & Development Tax Incentive?
The RDTI is the Australian Government’s principal measure to encourage industry investment in research and development. It is a broad-based, market-driven program that aims to boost company competitiveness, improve productivity and delivery economy-wide benefits to Australia.
The RDTI must be registered with AusIndustry annually within 10-months following the end of the Company’s income year in which the activities were conducted.
Changes to the Rates of Benefit
Annual Turnover less than $20m
The changes, which come in effect in July 2021, see increases to the refundable tax offset percentage points above the claimant’s company tax rate. Companies with an annual turnover less than $20 million receive a refundable tax offset for R&D set at 18.5% above the company tax rate. The expenditure threshold will also increase from $100 million to $150 million from July 2021.
Annual Turnover greater than $20m
Companies with an annual turnover above $20 million will have their non-refundable offset determined by a new intensity measure, based on R&D expenditure as a proportion of total expenditure for the year. Companies with an intensity measure of between 0-2% will receive an offset of 8.5% above the company tax rate, while above 2% will deliver a 16.5% offset.
Need assistance with your R&D claim?
RADBE Consulting has worked with thousands of clients in accessing the RDTI benefit and has a well-developed methodology to assist clients at all stages of the claim process. Please contact RADBE Consulting for any assistance with the application or more information regarding either the process or your eligibility.
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