SR&ED as Stimulus (2009) At SREDucation, we’re taking the time to document all of the changes that have occurred to the SR&ED program over the years. In our “From the Archives” series, you’ll be able to see how the program has evolved since its inception in 1986. For a timeline Read more…
At long last, the release of Phase 6 final policy document is completed. Here are the newly updated SR&ED policy documents, ready for your review. As a result of the consolidated public consultation conducted by the CRA from 2010-2012, the updated SR&ED policy review was released on Wednesday, December 19th and Read more…
Do you have issues concerning SR&ED eligibility criteria in software and information technology sector? The CRA announces registration for the SR&ED Industry Information seminar is now open as of December 14, 2012. The most contentious area in the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is easily in the software Read more…
Is the government hoping no one notices their contingency fees “study” isn’t really a study? The Department of Finance launched a Consultation Regarding The Impact of Contingency Fees on The Effectiveness of the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program. Here’s why it matters – but not for the reasons Read more…
Canada’s innovation came under the microscope in a 2012 Library of Parliament report called The Business of Innovation in Canada: Challenges and Responses. The background paper looks at the state of innovation in Canada and makes suggestions for how to improve it. Although the document makes scarce mention of SR&ED, tax credits Read more…