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Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) investment tax credits (ITCs) may be carried backed to be applied to the prior year’s taxes or carried forward to be applied to future year’s taxes. Additionally, the pool of deductible SR&ED expenditures may be carried forward to be used in future years. This Read more…
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) investment tax credits (ITCs) may be carried backed to be applied to the prior year’s taxes or carried forward to be applied to future year’s taxes. This post will explain the SR&ED carry back and carry forward rules at the federal level. SR&ED ITC Read more…
One question we have received from clients is, “Does my technical narrative for my SR&ED claim count as public disclosure for patents?” The short answer is no, it does not! In this post, we will explain why it does not count as public disclosure. Scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) 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…
When applying to the Canada Revenue Agency for Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) investment tax credits, the information you provide in each section can ultimately decide its fate in the hands of a discerning CRA agent. Make sure you are on target for a successful application by considering Read more…