These instructions will help you complete the Research and development tax incentive schedule 2012, which in turn will help you complete the items for the research and development (R&D) tax offset, in item 22 of the Company tax return 2012 (NAT 0656). More information about the R&D tax incentive is available from www.ato.gov.au/randdtaxincentive.
From 1 July, a web-based calculator will be also available which will assist you with completing the Research and development tax incentive schedule. A printable version of the schedule is available at the completion of this calculator. A printed schedule provided by this calculator will be accepted for lodgment with an original tax return or an amendment request.