Federal Budget 2020-21: Research and development
The Government has announced changes to the R&D tax incentive that will reverse many of the previous R&D reform measures introduced during the 2018-19 Budget and defer the start date to 1 July 2021.
Kerry Hicks
Kerry is a financial reporting specialist, advising on accounting technical and related law matters to the firm’s clients, partners and staff. With over 25 years of professional experience in a range of accounting, governance and audit related roles, Kerry understands the reporting and legislative challenges that preparers face in the listed and private company sectors. […]
Scott Edden
Scott is a proven leader and a trusted advisor. His breadth of experience spans taxation advice and assistance, financial analysis, business valuation advice, management reporting, budgeting and cashflow management. Scott has a special interest in helping business leaders identify real opportunities by understanding their unique story, appreciating their vision, challenging their thinking and building a […]
Peter Lawrence
Peter enjoys working closely with clients to get the best outcomes and results for their businesses. He has extensive knowledge of cashflow management, management reporting, Capital Gains Tax and Small Business Capital Gains Concessions. His experience spans a number of industries including property, construction, infrastructure, telecommunications, retail, hospitality and the medical profession. Peter has developed […]
Michael Minter
Michael is the Managing Partner of Pitcher Partners Newcastle and Hunter. He brings a deep knowledge of taxation issues, effective structuring, superannuation, and business improvement knowledge to his clients. With a relatable approach, Michael enjoys working alongside people to help them achieve their business and financial goals. He appreciates that every business is different and […]
Simon Chun
Simon leads the Pitcher Partners Brisbane tax consulting group and has extensive experience delivering high value advice in corporate tax, M&A, due diligence and commercial joint venture structuring. He has also built a consistent tax compliance practice over the years; proactively managing the tax compliance functions of large investment funds (both Queensland State owned and […]
Raelene Berryman
Raelene identifies and advises on accounting and tax issues to private family groups, SMEs, business subsidiaries of multinationals, partnerships and trusts. Through her role as acting outsourced CFO, Raelene ensures her client’s platforms for growth are strong and stable. This includes recommending alternative approaches to core business functions, reviewing business structures, advising on remuneration, FBT, […]
Howard Badger
Howard provides tax advice to a range of industries including financial services, mining, primary production, technology, and consumer and industrial products. His commercial knowledge helps him resolve complex tax matters. Howard has assisted many clients take their business to the next level through expansion overseas, transactions such as acquisitions and also listing on the Australian […]
Ali Suleyman
Ali possesses a wide range of skills and experience as a tax advisor, with a focus on corporate taxation issues, including the research and development (R&D) tax incentives. He also has specialist skill set in employment taxes in matters covering fringe benefits tax, payroll tax and employee share schemes and incentive plans. With a focus […]
The Export Markets Development Grant: Government financial assistance program
Eligible Australian businesses can claim up to 50% of expenses on approved overseas promotions of their Australian products or services under the Export Markets Development Grant (EMDG). What is the EMDG scheme? The EMDG scheme is an Australian Government financial assistance program open to small to medium enterprises (SME’s) who are engaging in promotional activities. […]