Tomorrow's federal budget is expected to introduce a raft of measures - including tax breaks and cuts to red tape - for thousands of businesses. It’s welcome news for many., with a recent survey finding these measures sit among the top of the wish list for recovery support.
According to the software company Xero, 22 per cent of small businesses want to see more tax incentives for research and development. One in five want red tape reduced. While 29 per cent hope to see incentives to start new businesses.
Xero's small business advocate Angus Capel said, "Incentives for small businesses might look like an assistance package from their trusted advisors or a smoother way to start a small business in completely digital channels"
"At the top of the small business wish list for the budget to be handed down on Tuesday is incentives for new small businesses, support for entrepreneurs to grow their networks and experience, and research and development tax incentives," he added.
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