Michael Johnson Associates — R&D Tax Incentive (AusIndustry + ATO) advisory (Australia).
Michael Johnson Associates — R&D tax incentive practice (mja.com.au). Credit Index curated research; verify on the firm website.
Michael Johnson Associates is listed in The Credit Index as a practice focused on R&D Tax Incentive (AusIndustry + ATO). This entry summarizes publicly stated positioning and common service patterns for firms of this type in Sydney; it is not an endorsement, not legal advice, and not a substitute for your own diligence.
Typical advisory scope (for this geography) includes work routed through AusIndustry and Australian Taxation Office (ATO) rules and practice standards. Firms differ in fee models, sector depth, and how they staff technical vs tax roles—confirm engagement terms, timelines, and conflicts directly on https://mja.com.au/.
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Primary geography for this card: Sydney, NSW. Program context: R&D Tax Incentive (AusIndustry + ATO).
Services
- R&D Tax Incentive eligibility and registration (AusIndustry)
- ATO R&D tax schedule preparation and offset modelling
- Software, hardware, and clinical trial project scoping
- Technical narrative and core R&D activity documentation
- Audit and compliance support (AusIndustry / ATO reviews)
- Registered tax agent claim lodgement coordination
Compensation model
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Custom / other
- Contingency / success fee
- Hybrid
- Custom / other
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Geographies & tax codes
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Geographies
- Sydney, Australia
- Primary listing: Sydney, NSW, AU
Tax codes & schemes
- R&D tax incentive
- Australia R&D tax incentive
- Software R&D credits
- Pharma & clinical R&D tax
Program & industry focus
Team
Advisory team
Mixed tax + technical delivery (typical for this practice type)
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Tools & methods
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- Technical interviews
- Claim documentation
- Audit correspondence
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