Education
EdTech - R&D Tax Benchmark
What proportion of total business expenses do Australian edtech typically claim as R&D under the RDTI?
Typical range
25–65%
Direct (core) R&D as % of expenses
Elevated but plausible
up to 82%
Still defensible with strong evidence
Unusual - review carefully
> 92%
May still be valid; expect AusIndustry scrutiny
Supporting R&D
5–15%
Indirect / supporting activities
What drives R&D intensity in this sector
Behaves like SaaS, often with additional pedagogy / efficacy validation.
Sector disclaimer
Product-led EdTech sits in line with SaaS. Content production should be carved out from core R&D.
ATO & AusIndustry context
Content creation is generally not R&D; algorithmic personalisation may qualify.
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Educational benchmark only - not an eligibility test or tax advice. Final eligibility depends on whether your activities meet the s.355-25 / s.355-30 core and supporting R&D definitions and is determined by AusIndustry on registration.