Your Innovation Deserves To Be Rewarded. Don’t Leave The Refund Behind.

If your company is developing new products, processes, or technology, you may be entitled to up to 43.5 cents for every dollar you’ve spent. But only if you claim before 30 April 2026.

Most eligible companies never claim — or claim incorrectly.

The R&D Tax Incentive is one of Australia’s most generous business programs. Yet every year, millions of dollars go unclaimed — not because companies don’t qualify, but because they don’t know how to navigate it.

Eligibility is broader than most assume. If you’re solving a technical problem with uncertain outcomes, you may already be doing qualifying R&D. Poorly structured applications are the number 1 cause of rejected claims. ATO scrutiny is increasing, the way you describe your work matters enormously. There are no extensions. Miss the 30 April deadline and your FY25 claim is no longer available.

What you stand to recover

The R&D Tax Incentive turns your innovation spend into direct cash refunds or tax offsets. 

Here’s what’s available to your business:

• Up to $435,000 for a company spending up to $1M on eligible R&D activities – returned directly to your business
• 43.5% refundable tax offset for companies with a turnover under $20M. Paid as a cash refund, even if you’re in a tax loss position.
• 33.5-41% non-refundable tax offset for companies with a turnover of over $20M, this is applied directly against your tax liability.

Not sure if your work qualifies?
Contact us for a free eligibility conversation with our dedicated team. We’ve helped companies across many industries discover claims they didn’t know existed.

Claimable costs include:

• Salaries and wages for R&D staff
• Contractor and consultant fees
• Materials and consumables used
• Depreciation of R&D equipment
• Direct R&D travel expenses
• Prototype and trial costs

Hundreds of successful claims. Millions recovered for clients.

Peter Wirtz leads Bentleys’ R&D practice, bringing deep technical literacy and end-to-end claim management to every engagement. From the first conversation to lodgement, his team handles everything — so your technical staff can focus on what they do best. With 100s of successful claims overseen, millions of dollars recovered for Australian Businesses across more than 10 industry sectors. 

Industries we serve:

Mining & Exploration  •  Advanced Manufacturing  •  Software & SaaS  •  Agribusiness & AgTech  •  Biotech & Life Sciences  •  Defence & Space  •  Renewable Energy  •  Engineering

Three ways we can help you right now.

01  R&D Tax Incentive Information Session – A clear overview of eligibility rules, current ATO focus areas, documentation requirements, and the common compliance mistakes that lead to rejected claims.

02  R&D Claim Preparation Workshop – A hands-on session for your technical and finance teams. Learn how to structure evidence, articulate your experimental activities, and build a compliant application.

03  Innovation & Government Grants Briefing – A strategic session exploring grant opportunities and how to align your internal projects with available government funding programs beyond the R&D incentive.

Sessions available online, in person, or tailored to your industry and team.

Want to know more about how Bentleys can help you?

Make a time for a chat with us today. We’re here to help you get where you want to be.

Disclaimer: This information is general in nature and should not be relied on as advice. It does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. You need to consider your financial situation and needs and seek professional advice before making any decisions based on this information.