SR&ED Tax Credits
Your innovation may qualify for more than recognition.
The Scientific Research & Experimental Development program provides tax credits to Canadian businesses that develop new products, processes or technology. We help you understand whether your work qualifies and prepare a well-supported claim.
What is SR&ED?
SR&ED is a federal tax incentive program that supports Canadian businesses conducting research and development. Qualifying businesses can receive investment tax credits — refundable for Canadian-controlled private corporations — on eligible expenditures including wages, materials and overhead.
The program is administered by CRA and requires careful documentation. Claims are reviewed and can be audited, so the quality of your claim preparation matters.
What work might qualify
Technological uncertainty
Work aimed at overcoming a technological challenge that couldn't be resolved using standard practice.
Experimental development
Developing or improving products, processes, materials or devices.
Software development
Software projects involving genuine technological advancement — not routine development.
Prototypes and testing
Building and testing prototypes as part of a systematic investigation.
Engineering and process development
Engineering work aimed at resolving technological uncertainties.
How we help
Eligibility Assessment
We review your work to help you understand whether it may qualify under the SR&ED criteria.
Claim Preparation
Preparing the technical and financial components of your SR&ED claim.
Documentation Support
Helping you build and maintain the documentation CRA expects to see.
Qualifying Expenditures
Identifying and calculating eligible wages, materials and overhead.
CRA Review Support
Supporting you through CRA's review or audit of your claim.
SR&ED eligibility is determined by CRA based on the specific facts of each project. We do not guarantee that any particular project will qualify or that a specific credit amount will be received.
Common questions
Find out if your work qualifies for SR&ED.
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