Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about grants, the R&D Tax Incentive, EMDG, and working with the practice — the questions business owners actually ask.
Frequently Asked
Eight questions,
eight direct answers.
Q. 1
Am I eligible for the R&D Tax Incentive?
Probably, if you run experiments to resolve technical uncertainty — whether or not they succeeded. The free eligibility review settles it honestly.
Q. 2
How much could I get back?
Under $20M turnover: 43.5% refundable cash benefit (18.5% net if profitable). Over $20M: tiered 8.5-16.5% non-refundable offsets.
Q. 3
What are your fees?
Fixed-fee, quoted upfront after the free review — no hourly surprises, no percentage-of-claim commissions.
Q. 4
Do I need to change accountants?
No. We work alongside your existing accountant — they keep the tax relationship; we handle the specialist technical claim.
Q. 5
What if I get audited?
Claims are built audit-ready from day one — hypothesis, experiment, evidence. If questions arise, we support the response.
Q. 6
Is my R&D spend already deductible?
Yes — the incentive is an additional offset on top of normal deductions. That's what makes it the largest funding lever available.
Q. 7
How long does a claim take?
R&D registrations: inside the 10-month deadline; grants: fixed round dates. Most engagements run 2-6 weeks depending on evidence.
Q. 8
Do you guarantee approval?
No — be suspicious of anyone who does. What we guarantee: honest eligibility advice, evidence-built claims, and no fixed fee until you approve the scope.
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