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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.
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
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.
You will be taken to www.ato.gov.au
Last reviewed by AusSchemes: 20 April 2026