This post outlines SR&ED program updates from January-March 2021, including administrative, policy, tax law, and court cases. COVID-19 continued to dominate the country for the quarter, but many businesses and agencies have found a new way to operate. We have identified some key trends to watch in the SR&ED environment. Read more…
On April 19, 2021, the Liberal government Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, released the Federal Budget 2021. SR&ED in the Federal Budget – Prior Budgets This is the first federal budget since 2019. The 2020 budget was not released due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more…
A recent legal ruling brought to light the issue of what happens when Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) consultants and their clients do not agree. The answer is in the contract. This ruling highlights the importance of both sides reading and agreeing to the details in the agreement as Read more…
This post outlines SR&ED program updates from October-December 2020, including administrative, policy, tax law, and court cases. COVID-19 continued to dominate the country for the quarter, but many businesses and agencies have found a new way to operate. We have identified some key trends to watch in the SR&ED environment. Read more…
On November 5, 2020, Ontario’s 2020 provincial budget was released, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover. This budget includes tax supports for struggling businesses and families due to the COVID-19 pandemic and also includes adjustments to some scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) filing deadlines. 2020 Ontario Budget Overview The focus Read more…