MobilityVic Events Program

R&D TAX INCENTIVES SCHEME - UPDATE

07 NOVEMBER 2011

Effective from 1 July this year, the Federal Government introduced a new R&D Tax Incentives Scheme to replace the old R&D Tax Concession.  There were significant changes across the board, with the key changes being:

• The definition of R&D, which has taken on a more scientific flavour
• Increased benefits, particularly for smaller research intensive companies
• The ability for IP to be held offshore
• A change to the special restriction on software related R&D

AusIndustry and the ATO also have stepped up their review and audit activities with increased resources and scrutiny of claims.

MobilityVic has pleasure in inviting you to attend a free seminar aimed at demystifying the new R&D Tax Incentives Scheme.

This seminar will:

• Highlight the major differences between the old and new schemes
• Explain how the new scheme relates to software development/technology companies
• Answer any questions you may have

Event details:

• Date:  Monday 07 November
• Time:  2.30pm (registration) for a 2.45pm start & a 4pm finish
• Venue:  KPMG, 147 Collins St, Melbourne 

Registration:

To register, please send your details to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by COB on Wednesday 02 November.

Please note:  there is no charge to attend this seminar, but space is limited and pre-registration is essential.

Our speaker:

Richard Wraith is a Manager in the R&D Incentives group at KPMG and assists companies with R&D tax and grant applications. Prior to joining KPMG 2½ years ago, Richard was CFO/COO at Austhink Software, a VC and Angel funded start up that commercialised research from the University of Melbourne to develop software tools to teach critical thinking and facilitate rational decision making. Richard's experience also includes IT management, telecommunications and fostering innovation. He has a PhD in engineering from the University of Melbourne and a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.

This is an event not to be missed!

Thank you to KPMG for their support.

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