One question we frequently get asked is: “Can I claim costs for IT (e.g. computer, printer, software, servers etc.) as eligible SR&ED expenses?” Unfortunately, the short answer is no, as IT costs are considered to be capital expenditure, as discussed below. Common IT Costs Capital vs. current expenditures CRA classifies Read more…
Quality Control and Routine Testing are excluded from SR&ED claims because work of this nature does not result in technological advancements. The Eligibility of Work for SR&ED Investment Tax Credits Policy1, lists some exclusions for SR&ED claims. Quality control and routine testing are among those excluded items. This blog post Read more…
Breaking news: CATA asks CRA for Emergency Aid for Tech Firms. The tech industry is not immune to COVID-19 crisis and challenges it has posed for Canada (and across the globe). According to an article published April 13, 2020, on ITBusiness.ca “CATA asks PM to assist tech firms with rapid Read more…
The most important form you will need to fill out in order to apply for SR&ED investment tax credits is the form T661. This form is required by the CRA in order to process your tax credit application. Over the past few years, we have described the CRA’s fillable T661 Read more…
The development of software is the subject of considerable debate at the CRA and, more generally, there is confusion about what does and does not qualify for SR&ED within this area. This post will delve deeper into software development in SR&ED. When applying for SRED tax credits the applicant must Read more…