In 2019, there were sixteen legal rulings that dealt with scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED). In this post we will do an analysis of the legal rulings and how lessons learned from others can help you with your future SR&ED claims. Out of sixteen rulings, only five were successful Read more…
No, government support doesn’t mean you will get less government funding! We are often asked by clients if accepting government support means that their scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) investment tax credit (ITC) will automatically be lower. The answer is no! Government support means that you are getting money 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…
SR&ED and the Press The press has not always been kind to the SR&ED program. Since it is a government program distributing billions of taxpayer dollars, the media is quick to point out any problems that the program may have. On the other hand, there are also occasional glowing Read more…
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) are becoming “more stringent” with the program, states Brenda Bouw for The Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail newspaper ran an article on SR&ED tax claims entitled “Ottawa tightens screws on R&D incentive program” that notes that the CRA has become “more stringent” with Read more…