Built for Australian Businesses

Your Xero Data Holds
$200K+ in Missed Tax Benefits

AI-powered forensic analysis scans 5 years of transactions to surface R&D tax offsets, unclaimed deductions, and compliance gaps that your current process is likely missing.

Division 355 ITAA 1997 · Section 8-1 ITAA 1997 · Division 7A ITAA 1936

Read-Only Xero Access
AES-256 Encryption
Australian Data Centres

Key Australian Tax Statistics

The Numbers That Matter

$12.2B

R&D Tax Incentive claims in FY2022–23
ATO R&D Tax Incentive Statistics

43.5%

Refundable offset rate for base rate entities under $20M turnover
Division 355 ITAA 1997

8.77%

Division 7A benchmark interest rate for FY2024–25
ATO Division 7A benchmark rate

$20K

Instant asset write-off threshold for small business entities
Subdivision 328-D ITAA 1997

The Problem

Most Australian SMEs Leave Money on the Table

Manual bookkeeping misses eligible R&D activities, misclassifies deductible expenses, and overlooks compliance gaps that compound across financial years.

R&D Activities Hidden in OpEx
43.5%Refundable Offset

Software development, process improvement, and engineering work often qualifies under Division 355 but gets buried in general operating expenses.

Misclassified Deductions
S.8-1ITAA 1997

Business travel, professional development, equipment, and home office costs incorrectly coded in Xero — resulting in understated deductions.

Division 7A Compliance Gaps
8.77%Benchmark Rate

Shareholder loans, company payments, and trust distributions that trigger deemed dividend provisions when minimum repayments are missed.

How It Works

From Xero Connection to Tax Recovery

  1. 01

    Connect Your Xero

    Secure OAuth link with read-only access. Your accounting data is never modified. Australian data centres only.

    30-second setup via Xero OAuth 2.0
  2. 02

    AI Forensic Scan

    Our engine analyses every transaction across 5 financial years — flagging R&D eligibility, deduction gaps, and Division 7A exposures.

    2,400+ transactions per hour
  3. 03

    Prioritised Findings

    Receive findings ranked by dollar value with full ATO legislation references, confidence scores, and amendment period deadlines.

    ITAA 1997 section citations on every finding
  4. 04

    Professional Review

    Share exportable reports (PDF/Excel) with your registered tax agent for review and implementation. We recommend — they execute.

    White-label reports for advisory firms

Calculate Your Benefit

R&D Tax Offset Estimator

R&D Offset Calculator

Division 355 ITAA 1997
Corporate Rate:
Eligible R&D Expenditure$250,000
$50K$2M

Estimated Offset

$108,750

43.5% refundable rate

Net R&D Cost

$141,250

After tax offset recovery

Effective Cost

56.5%

Per dollar of R&D spend

Estimate only. Refundable offset for entities with aggregated turnover under $20M (s 355-100 ITAA 1997). Entities at 30% rate receive 48.5% offset. Subject to $4M annual cap. Consult a registered tax agent.

Compliance Guarantee

Built on Australian Tax Law

Every calculation references specific ATO legislation. Every finding includes confidence scores and amendment period deadlines.

Independent Compliance Audit

Verified against ITAA 1936 / ITAA 1997 / FBTAA 1986 / TASA 2009

Tax Law Accuracy

R&D offset tiered by turnover (18.5% / 8.5% premium)
$4M annual refundable cap enforced (s 355-100)
Capital vs revenue loss distinction (s 102-5)
Base rate entity passive income test (s 23AA)

Security & Privacy

Read-only Xero OAuth (no write access)
AES-256-GCM token encryption at rest
Australian data centres (ap-southeast-2)
Row-level security on all tenant data

Disclaimer: This platform is an analytical tool and is not a registered tax agent under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA). All findings are estimates for informational purposes only. Review by a registered tax practitioner is required before implementation.

Read-Only Promise

We analyse and recommend. Your Xero data is never modified, deleted, or written to. All changes require your explicit action with professional guidance.

No Xero Writes
Bank-Grade Security
ATO Citations
AU Data Centres

Money-Back Guarantee

If our forensic audit doesn't identify at least $5,000 in potential tax benefits, we refund your $995 audit fee in full. No questions asked.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can Australian businesses recover through R&D tax offsets?

Under Division 355 ITAA 1997, eligible Australian businesses with aggregated turnover under $20M can receive a refundable tax offset at the corporate tax rate plus 18.5% (43.5% for base rate entities at 25%). Our forensic analysis typically identifies $200K–$500K in recoverable benefits across 5 financial years.

Is my Xero data safe with ATO Tax Optimizer?

Yes. We use read-only Xero OAuth access with AES-256-GCM encryption. Your accounting data is never modified. All infrastructure runs in Australian data centres (ap-southeast-2) with row-level security on every tenant’s data.

Does this replace my tax agent?

No. ATO Tax Optimizer is an analytical tool, not a registered tax agent under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA). All findings should be reviewed by a qualified tax professional before implementation. We recommend — they execute.

What data does the forensic analysis examine?

The platform analyses up to 5 years of Xero transaction data including profit & loss, balance sheet, journal entries, and bank transactions. It cross-references every line item against ATO legislation (ITAA 1997, ITAA 1936, FBTAA 1986) to identify misclassified deductions, eligible R&D activities, and Division 7A compliance gaps.

How long does the tax analysis take?

The AI-powered forensic scan processes approximately 2,400 transactions per hour. A typical 5-year analysis for an SME with moderate transaction volume completes within 2–4 hours. You’ll receive prioritised findings ranked by dollar value with full legislation references.

Which Australian tax legislation does the platform reference?

Every finding includes specific ATO legislation references. Key Acts include Division 355 ITAA 1997 (R&D Tax Incentive), Section 8-1 ITAA 1997 (general deductions), Division 7A ITAA 1936 (private company loans), FBTAA 1986 (fringe benefits), and Subdivision 328-D ITAA 1997 (instant asset write-off).

Is my financial data stored in Australia?

Yes. All data is stored in Australian data centres (AWS ap-southeast-2, Sydney). We use Supabase with PostgreSQL hosted in the Sydney region, and Vercel edge functions deployed to syd1. Your financial data never leaves Australian jurisdiction.

Investment

Select Your Plan

Individual Entity

Business Owner

For Australian entities seeking to recover historical R&D offsets and correct ledger misclassifications across 5 financial years.

Full 5-Year Forensic Audit
R&D Eligibility Assessment (Div 355)
Division 7A Compliance Monitoring
Unclaimed Deduction Discovery
Professional PDF/Excel Reports
ATO Legislation References Included
$995AUD · One-Off Audit
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Enterprise
Multi-Tenant

Advisory Firms

Enterprise platform for Accountants, Financial Planners, and Bookkeepers managing high-volume Australian client portfolios.

Unlimited Client Organisations
Dedicated Advisor Dashboard
White-Label Report Generation
Priority Legislative Support
Advanced API & Bulk-Sync
Custom Integration Options
POAVolume Licensing
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Ready to Recover

Stop Leaving Tax Benefits on the Table

Connect your Xero account in 30 seconds. Our AI scans 5 years of transaction data and surfaces every missed deduction, R&D offset, and compliance gap.

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No credit card required · Read-only access · $5K minimum benefit guarantee