The Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&D Tax Incentive or R&DTI) helps companies innovate and grow by offsetting some of the costs of eligible research and development (R&D).
Get started by learning about the program and the steps you'll need to follow.
Read how the R&D Tax Incentive has helped companies innovate. These stories are based on recent program participants.
Learn more about the three eligibility requirements for companies registering for the R&D Tax Incentive.
Learn how to self-assess the eligibility of your R&D activities for the program.
Learn what overseas R&D activities are eligible under the R&D Tax Incentive and what you need to do to claim them.
Read information and guidance about your sector to help you decide if you're eligible for the program.
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.
If you're ready start your application in the customer portal, read our pre-registration checklist before you submit.
Apply for an extension of time for registering your eligible R&D activities, or request a variation to your registration.
Learn how you can start an application for an Advance Finding.
Learn how you can start an application for an Overseas Finding.
Learn about the benefits of becoming a registered RSP and how you can apply to become one.
Find out how we apply education, monitoring and reviews to ensure companies comply with the legislation.
Find out how we check applications before and after registration to ensure your R&D is eligible.
Find out about decisions that can be made if we examine your application or registration.
Learn about judgments from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Federal Court of Australia.
Learn about the Australian Taxation Office’s R&D tax transparency reports and what they mean for you.
Find out what has been added or updated in the R&DTI pages.
Events and information sessions help you understand the R&DTI.
Find information on enhanced reforms to the program.
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.
Looking for more in-depth information on the R&D Tax Incentive?
The R&D Tax Incentive Insider Plus is an e-newsletter aimed at those with a deeper understanding of the program. Providing updates on program performance, compliance trends and registration insights, it’s an easy way to ensure your knowledge of the program stays relevant.
The R&D Tax Incentive Insights podcast contains information on a range of topics to help you understand the program.