Using product names in an SR&ED technical narrative is a common mistake when writing SR&ED claims. When preparing an SR&ED claim for a project that has taken a substantial amount of time, it is often natural to try to “sell” it to the Canada Revenue Agency by focusing on its Read more…
Phase 3 of CRA’s Policy Review Project Phase 3 of the CRA’s SR&ED policy review project is now open and the CRA is accepting public consultations. Don’t miss the chance to voice your opinions on the direction of the Scientific Research and Experimental Development program. The following draft documents have been Read more…
Source: Shooting Circular Sawblades With The Slingshot via Gizmodo It’s a popular myth that only work done in lab coats is SR&ED eligible; however, the majority of the everyday awesomeness that can be found on the internet could be SRED-able if they meet the corporate requirements. First in our series on preventing the zombie Read more…
It has been noted by practitioners, claimants and associations that the practices of CRA have become significantly more restrictive. There have been sufficient complaints on this that the program is under significant review in the government. There have been sufficient representations to the ombudsman‘s that that office has undertaken a Read more…
Pointing fingers at SR&ED consultants. Consultants are considered from several varying perspectives by the CRA and by companies. These opinions and perspectives used to depend on the work of individual consultants, but there seems to be an emerging trend of demonizing consultants. Although using consultants is quite simply outsourcing to Read more…