by Paul Anderson | May 15, 2019 | SR&ED
When companies develop new products, be it software, machinery, consumer goods, or technology, it is not unusual for the corporation, particularly SMEs, to hire a contractor to perform some or all of the work. Historically, over 90% of the time, these corporations...
by Brian Cookson | Apr 12, 2019 | SR&ED
Most companies that claim SR&ED tax credits will never end up in court over dispute of an assessment by CRA. However, how the courts view SR&ED cases helps companies understand both the pitfalls and opportunities. In the case of Life Choice Ltd. V The Queen...
by Andrea McPhail | Feb 10, 2019 | Grants, SR&ED
There’s a lot of buzz these days about Canada as an AI hub. Over the past several years, Canada has made a name for itself as a leader in the field, with centres of expertise in Montreal, Toronto-Waterloo and Edmonton. Our universities have been global leaders in this...
by Christine Tzimika | Apr 22, 2018 | SR&ED
The recent 2018 Ontario budget announcement includes some changes designed to make it easier to grow your business. Ontario-based businesses can benefit from increases to the provincial funds available under the Scientific Research & Experimental Development...
by Brian Cookson | Mar 27, 2018 | Government Funding, SR&ED
Most people are surprised to learn that Canada gives out more funding than most other countries by way of businesses grants. Most grant programs are generic, which means a funding program can be applied to by many businesses from a whole range of industries. Apart...
by Brian Cookson | Mar 6, 2018 | SR&ED
Filing for SR&ED tax credits today in Canada is facing a new reality. CRA now screens over 60% of SR&ED claims and carries out site audits on at least 20% of them. Moreover, depending on your geographic location, when site audits are carried out, claims are...
