Swanson Reed - Specialist R&D Tax Advisors

06/16/2026

New DISR Guidance on Artificial intelligence-related R&D activities.

In recent years, claims related to AI activities have increased, and as expected, DISR has published new specific guidance for the sector. The new guidance released in June 2026 complements the Hypothetical Machine Learning case study issued in 2024. Some key extracts from the June 2026 guidance inc...

06/05/2026

New Federal court matter (May 2026) finds the occurrence of R&D Tax evasion schemes.

https://www.swansonreed.com.au/federal-court-matter-may-2026-finds-occurrence-rd-tax-evasion-schemes/

06/03/2026

Deadline approaching for lodgement of Overseas Findings for R&D Activity first conducted in FY26.

Companies seeking to claim expenditure for overseas activity incurred by an Australian company under the R&D Tax Incentive must apply separately to claim these costs by first lodging an Overseas Finding Application with AusIndustry. In addition to general eligibility criteria, there are specific and...

06/01/2026

Media coverage of business response to proposed R&D Tax Changes announced in May Budget.

The 2026 Federal Budget proposes major changes to Australia's R&D Tax Incentive, including a 10-year cap on refundable offsets. Learn how the reforms could affect startups, biotech, deep-tech and large businesses.

05/17/2026

Significant concerns over announcement in May 2026 to limit Refundable R&D Tax Offset to firms operating less than 10 years.

Swanson Reed warns the proposed 10-year limit on Australia’s Refundable R&D Tax Offset could create a major funding cliff for innovative companies, life sciences firms, and manufacturers from FY29 onward.

05/12/2026

2026 Federal Budget Update: Significant future changes proposed to R&D Tax Incentive

The registration deadline for the R&D tax incentive is less than a week away. This year, registrations are due on Monday, 1 May 2017.

05/07/2026

Reports that R&D Tax Changes to be announced in May 2026 Federal Budget.

The government released its Strategic Examination of R&D final report in March 2026 which proposed ambitious changes to the R&D Tax Incentive.

04/27/2026

Statutory Deadline for FY25 R&D Claims is THIS week - 30 April 2026

Companies seeking to register R&D Activities conducted during the Year Ended 30 June 2025 should note that the Registration Deadline is 10 Months after YE. This year the deadline is THURSDAY the 30th of APRIL 2026.

04/07/2026

Statutory Deadline for FY25 R&D Claims is THIS month

Companies seeking to register R&D Activities conducted during the Year Ended 30 June 2025 (companies that have a Standard YE for tax) who are yet to do so should note that the Registration Deadline is 10 Months after YE. This year the deadline is THURSDAY the 30th of APRIL 2026. Extensions of time m...

03/17/2026

Government Releases Strategic Examination of R&D final report – Comments on R&D Tax Incentive Proposals

In the May 2024 federal budget, The Albanese Government announced a strategic examination and review of Australia’s Research and Development (R&D) system to align it with national priorities and to improve outcomes. In late 2024, The Government announced specific details to launch the review. It w...