Specialty Tax Solutions
We help you focus on reaching your core growth goals.
Research &Development
Tax
Make innovation pay off. We turn your R&D investment into real cash flow advantages strategically, and without compliance risk.
Frequent changes in tax law and compliance expectations can make effective tax planning and strategy more difficult,especially when internal resources are stretched.
Whether you're looking to fill technical gaps, meet critical deadlines, or scale your in-house finance function, The Ark offers flexible tax outsourcing and co-sourcing support tailored to Australian businesses.
Ark can support your team across a range of local and cross-border tax functions, including:
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BAS/IAS preparation and lodgement
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Corporate income tax returns & FBT compliance
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R&D Tax Incentive claim assistance
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Tax-effect accounting (AASB 112) & year-end provisioning
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M&A tax due diligence and structuring
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International tax structuring & transfer pricing coordination
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Tax risk reviews and ATO engagement
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Strategic tax forecasting & planning support
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Embedded secondment or co-sourced tax specialists
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The Ark helps you access and maximise Australia’s R&D Tax Incentive and other government grants with precision and compliance.
From early-stage tech ventures to established businesses investing in product development, we guide you through eligibility, documentation, and claim preparation, so you can focus on innovation, not administration.
Our specialists also assist with:
Pre-claim reviews and substantiation
Record-keeping frameworks and audit readiness
Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)
State-based innovation and commercialisation programs
Linking R&D strategy to broader capital raising and tax planning
When you receive a notice from a regulatory agency about your tax filings, you have limited time to comply with the request. The volume of data you could be asked to produce might seem overwhelming. Our team will examine the facts and circumstances surrounding your situation and propose appropriate solutions to address those issues.
Our services include:
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Offer in Compromise
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Voluntary Disclosures
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Responsible Party
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Assessment Defense
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Audit Defense Services
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Deferred Payment Arrangements
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Penalty Abatement Requests
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Release of Liens and Levies
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Innocent Spouse Relief
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FAQ
Outsourcing delegates your entire tax function to us. Co-sourcing retains internal staff while we provide specialist tax capacity, technical expertise, or project coverage.
We work with Xero, QuickBook, MYOB, NetSuite, SAP, and custom ERP systems. Our onboarding process ensures accurate data sync, workflow alignment, and full audit trails.
If you run eligible experimental activities, you may qualify. We assess eligibility, set up record-keeping, and manage claim substantiation per AusIndustry/ATO guidance.
Yes, we handle eligibility checks, applications, milestone tracking, and substantiation of international marketing spend.
A review is a preliminary check whilst an audit is formal and evidence-heavy. Both require careful documentation and tax risk management. We support clients through both stages.
Many are delivered on a project or advisory basis depending on scope. We provide clear upfront pricing and can bundle with tax outsourcing support.