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Small Business Technology Investment Boost

A 20% bonus tax deduction for small businesses (under $50M turnover) that invest in technology to support digital adoption — digitising their operations and improving cybersecurity.

Australian Taxation Office Federal Last reviewed: 20 April 2026

Indicative amount

20% bonus deduction up to $20,000

Indicative amount only — confirm on the official page

What you get

20% bonus deduction on top of the ordinary deduction for eligible technology expenditure up to $100,000/year (i.e. up to $20,000 in bonus deductions). Covers software, portable payment devices, cloud services, cybersecurity.

Who it's for

small business

Relevant life events: small business

How to apply

1. Incur eligible technology expenditure between 29 March 2022 and 30 June 2023 (original period). 2. Claim the bonus deduction in your business tax return. 3. Keep invoices and records.

Documents you may need

  • Tax invoices for eligible technology expenses
  • Business tax return
  • ABN

Informational only — confirm exact requirements on the official page.

Apply on the official page

You will be taken to www.ato.gov.au