we will provide you a service that is distinctly different to anything close to the ‘Big 4’ or larger accounting firms
What we do
Swanson Reed is an R&D tax advisory firm specializing in:
- R&D tax incentive eligibility assessments
- R&D tax incentive claim preparation
- ATO & AusIndustry reviews of R&D tax claims
Our Difference
100% Independent
At Swanson Reed, we are an experienced team of accountants, consultants, engineers and technical specialists. Our team have a wealth of knowledge and experience on the entire process of claiming the R&D Tax Incentive and are 100% independent and Australian-owned. We are not affiliated with any accounting firm and will work with your firm of choice.
This unique, independent perspective allows us to sit on the customer side of the desk, working toward your objectives without compromise or favour. Our specialists will manage all facets of the claiming process, ensuring your company receives the full benefits it deserves. Our independence means we care about price and our feesare the most competitive in the market.
Our Fees
We are commercially minded in our approach to negotiating fee arrangements with our clients. This is why we offer a number of fee options from which to choose from and remain ‘open minded’ on alternative fee arrangements that might be proposed.
Our traditional fee options include:
| Time Billing Approach: |
| Based on the hourly rates of the individual involved in the assignment and the amount of time expended on the job. Currently, our hourly rates range from $195 - $395 per hour. |
| Fixed Fee Approach: |
| Under this option our fees are solely a function of the benefit that is received as a result of our efforts. Where there is no benefit, we will not charge any fee, regardless of how much time we spend on the assignment. |
| Hybrid Fee Approach: |
| Representing a mix of our scheduled rate approach and fixed fee option. |
| No charge for 'out of pocket' expenses: |
| Swanson Reed will not charge for disbursements. Rarely, where there is an unforeseen and substantial cost to us, and that cost is necessary to the assignment, we will mutually agree that cost in advance. |
Our Local Australians Hiring Policy
Offshore processing of tax claims can be both risky and inefficient, leading to a compromise of security. At Swanson Reed, we are 100% Australian owned and operated. Every aspect of the R&D claim process is managed by our local Australian staff. Our independence means we offer a personalised service, yet our national infrastructure allows us to consult at a national level.
With offices spread throughout Australia, our staff can provide a personalised service in all capital Australian cities and a number of regional areas in remote Australia.
We Are Registered Tax Agents
We treat client confidentiality and client tax risk seriously:
- We are 100% independent are not connected with any accounting firm
- We are certified to the ISO31000:2009 Risk Management standard
- All claims prepared by Swanson Reed undergo a six eye review
- All claims undergo a technical review involving a qualified engineer and tax agent
- Our tax risk and general risk management policies and processes are independently reviewed each year
- All R&D claims managed by Swanson Reed undergo the following five step risk management process
Five Stage Risk Management Process
Swanson Reed understands that security, tax risk management, and audit control are critical to the success of any solution and that suppliers provide quality with minimal risk. With our in-depth industry knowledge our advice to you undergoes strict quality control and audit standards. To ensure your solution receives the highest levels of quality assurance
A copy of our risk management principles, policy and our tax risk matrices are available on request.
