Tax Tip: Make the Most of Tax Incentives Available for Scientific Research and Experimental Development


OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - July 6, 2015) -

Did you know?

There are many resources available to help you make a complete, accurate and successful scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) claim. Whether you are claiming SR&ED tax incentives for the first time or have previously filed a claim, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers easy-access tools and guidance to help you.

Resources to help you claim SR&ED tax incentives

Here are few key resources to help you get started:

Claiming SR&ED tax incentives

Detailed information to help you understand how to claim SR&ED tax incentives.

Video series: CRA's SR&ED Tax Incentive Program

Basic information about the SR&ED program: who can claim tax incentives, what work qualifies for the tax incentives, how to calculate expenditures and the investment tax credit, and how to apply for tax incentives.

Self-Assessment and Learning Tool

An online tool to help you understand the eligibility requirements of the SR&ED program.

Information seminars and webinars

Details about free CRA webinars and seminars tailored to meet your needs and answer your industry-related questions about the SR&ED program.

Go to www.cra-arc.gc.ca/sred to find all the information you need about the SR&ED program.

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Contact Information:

Philippe Brideau
Media Relations
Canada Revenue Agency
613-941-6269