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Pixar's Rules for Phenomenal SR&ED Narratives
What do Pixar movies and SR&ED technical reports have in common? Both rely on compelling storytelling to connect with their...
Feb 33 min read


What is SR&ED?
The SR&ED Tax Credit encourages companies to tackle risky, innovative projects.
Jan 20, 20141 min read


Trial and Error vs. Systematic Investigation: Where Does Your SR&ED Project Fall?
what trial and error is when it comes to SR&ED
Dec 13 min read


Navigating the Foggy Waters of Uncertainty
SR&ED rewards this discomfort because uncertainty is where innovation lives.
Jul 213 min read


SR&ED Calculator
Estimate your potential SR&ED tax credit
May 291 min read


Who Owns the SR&ED? Navigating Claim Rights in Complex Business Relationships
When multiple Canadian companies collaborate on innovative work, determining who has the right to claim SR&ED tax credits can become complicated.
May 123 min read


The Grey Areas of SR&ED: Navigating Borderline Cases
When faced with borderline SR&ED cases, should you include them in your claim or play it safe and exclude them?
Apr 93 min read


SR&ED Opportunities for Engineering Firms
Techniques for finding additional SR&ED eligible projects in Engineering Firms
Mar 262 min read


The Manning Canning Case: A Blueprint for SR&ED Success in Food Development
The distinction between routine engineering and experimental development in SR&ED in the food and beverage industry
Mar 143 min read


Recipe for SR&ED Success in Food Research
How do you determine if recipe development qualifies for SR&ED tax credits? Distinguishing SR&ED from routine activities
Mar 143 min read


Your SR&ED Claim Starts With An Idea
All the SR&ED eligibility criteria can be distilled into one key idea: the hypothesis
Mar 103 min read


SR&ED While Manufacturing
How Do You Distinguish What Qualifies for SR&ED When Your Project Involves Commercial Production? When developing a new product or...
Mar 43 min read


What is Technological Uncertainty?
TU arises when the solution to a technical problem is not readily apparent or achievable using existing knowledge, methods, or technologies.
Feb 242 min read


Maximizing SR&ED tax credits for Canadian manufacturers
Are you a Canadian manufacturer looking to maximize your SR&ED tax credits? Understanding the ins and outs of the Scientific Research and...
Feb 32 min read


Standard Practice Software Development: Hypercube Inc vs. Her Majesty The Queen
Hypercube Inc vs. Her Majesty The Queen demonstrates how the CRA apply standard practice or routine engineering to deny weak software development claims.
Jun 17, 20154 min read


Understanding the Null Hypothesis: A Key to Scientific Discovery
Too often claimants are unable to articulate a proper hypothesis. This can lead to issues with the CRA misunderstanding your work.
Jul 5, 20123 min read
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