Accounting firms - R&D Tax Benchmark
What proportion of total business expenses do Australian accounting firms typically claim as R&D under the RDTI?
What drives R&D intensity in this sector
Fee-for-service work is excluded; only internal product or methodology R&D may qualify.
Sector disclaimer
Service delivery is not R&D. Material allocations almost always indicate an internal software product the firm owns.
ATO & AusIndustry context
Confirm IP ownership and 'on own behalf' for internal tooling claims.
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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.