If you’ve heard about the Australian Government’s plans to progressively reduce the corporate tax rate from 30% to 25% by 2027, and you’re currently claiming the R&D Tax Incentive, you might be wondering what this means for the R&D tax offset rates going forward and the net benefit of registering an R&D claim.
Well, you’re in luck – the result is a positive one for R&D tax purposes, especially for companies with a turnover between $10m – $25m in FY18. As the company turnover threshold for accessing the lower 27.5% tax rate is set to rise from $10m (FY17) to $25m (FY18), more companies will be able to enjoy a higher net benefit resulting from registering eligible R&D Tax Incentive claims.
The table below illustrates the net benefit available to companies in certain turnover brackets for FY18:
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