New R&D tax incentive changes are likely to boost confidence among businesses to make greater commitments to their innovation activities. The changes include new thresholds and a new way to apply. There are three key areas of change from 1 July: Previously, claimable R&D costs were effectively capped at $100 million. From July 1, the R&D expenditure threshold increases to $150 million. For companies with an aggregated turnover of less than $20 million, tax offset rates are now equivalent to the company tax rate plus an 18.5% premium. Before, companies were entitled to a 43.5% refundable R&D tax offset. For companies with an aggregated turnover of more than $20 million, they are entitled to a non-refundable R&D tax offset equivalent [...]