When most people think of the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit, their minds may turn to technology companies developing groundbreaking products or individuals working on scientific breakthroughs in lab coats. However, SR&ED is not just limited to the technological industry. Little known SR&ED sectors: Agriculture Agriculture may Read more…
Learn more about what the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson can do for you. We have previously written about the process of filing a service-related complaint with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). However, there are instances where the CRA’s service complaint process does not satisfy a taxpayer’s concerns regarding the timeliness, consistency, and professionalism Read more…
The technical narrative section of an SR&ED claim is the most important part. This shows the entire scope of your development and experimentation process. Technical narratives may take some time, however, crafting them well will make it easier for you to refine to the most important details, experimental analysis, uncertainties, Read more…
What is a “specified employee” in SR&ED, and how does the understanding of this term impact an SR&ED claim? Small businesses account for just under 98 percent of all firms in Canada,1 and a 2005 survey by Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) revealed that 69% of its respondents belonged to Read more…
What is “on behalf of” when referring to SR&ED contracts? Contractual agreements, whether between arm’s length or non-arm’s length entities, are a common occurrence in the business world, particularly in SR&ED research. In one of our previous articles, we discussed the disbursal of Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) between entities dealing Read more…