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Top 5 Misconceptions About SR&ED Most People Think Are True

Misconception: You are not eligible. Fact: All businesses operating in Canada can apply. Misconception: Only large businesses can apply.

SR&ED Manufacturing: Your Improvements Make a Strong Qualifier

Some manufacturing improvement work looks routine on the surface but may qualify for SR&ED. The work often becomes more technical…

When Regulations Create Technical Uncertainty (and SR&ED Opportunities)

Regulatory change forces businesses to alter products, processes, or operating conditions in ways that create real technical uncertainty for a…

SR&ED Contractor Costs: What You Need to Prove

Contractors can be a major part of an SR&ED claim, but they are also one of the areas where claims…

SR&ED Updates: What New Rules Could Mean for Your Business

For years, one of the biggest limitations of the SR&ED program was straightforward: capital equipment generally did not qualify. That has now changed.

What Work Doesn’t Qualify for SR&ED? What You Need to Know

SR&ED requires facing scientific or technological uncertainty. It cannot be solved using standard practice or knowledge already available. Learn why.

SR&ED in Manufacturing: Avoid These Mistakes on Your Claim

Many manufacturers conduct legitimate SR&ED work without realizing it, while others weaken their claims through avoidable documentation and reporting mistakes.

SR&ED Manufacturing: Find Out If Your Production Qualifies

Manufacturing companies are constantly working to improve production processes. However, not all production improvement activities qualify as SR&ED.

SR&ED Food Manufacturing: Make Your Claim Today

If your team is regularly solving technical problems on the plant floor, you’re likely doing SR&ED work. The question is…

SR&ED Qualified Expenditures: Find Out What You Can Claim

Once you've identified SR&ED-eligible work, the next step is determining which costs associated with that work can be claimed.

Who Can Claim SR&ED? Find Out If You Are Eligible

Any Canadian business can successfully claim a SR&ED payment – that’s money back in your pocket for any costs you’ve absorbed during…

Can Custom Tooling Qualify for SR&ED? What You Need to Prove

Short answer: yes, sometimes. Custom tooling may qualify for SR&ED when standard solutions cannot achieve the required precision, repeatability, durability, or integration…

SR&ED Pre-Claim Approval: Helpful Tool or Extra CRA Scrutiny

The CRA has introduced an optional SR&ED pre-claim approval process, but it is important to view it realistically. It is…

Developing a New Formulation Does Not Automatically Qualify for SR&ED

A new formulation on its own does not automatically qualify for SR&ED. Instead, was the technical result uncertain and resolved…

SR&ED Manufacturing: If You Change Materials, Make a Review

Changing materials is often routine, but when substitute materials behave unpredictably in production, the work may be worth reviewing for…

What Work Qualifies for SR&ED? What You Need to Know

SR&ED requires facing a scientific or technological uncertainty. Even if you didn’t find a solution, you can still get cash back for your expenditures.

SR&ED Updates: Budget 2025 Changes Make Your Next Opportunity

Budget 2025 could significantly increase the SR&ED cash you recover. Learn what was changed, who should pay attention, and what…

SR&ED Manufacturing: Equipment Modification Can Be a Strong Qualifier

Manufacturers frequently modify equipment, adapt machinery, and push production systems beyond their documented capabilities. This work may qualify for SR&ED.