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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most overused buzzwords in business today. Companies everywhere are quick to claim that their processes are “AI-driven,” leading to inflated expectations. While AI is undoubtedly transformative, let’s be realistic about what it can actually achieve right now, especially when it comes to complex tasks like SR&ED tax […]
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In an article published in The Globe and Mail, we learn that the number of notices of opposition by tax payers claiming SR&ED credits has increased by a factor of 25 between 2007 and 2014. It is a direct result of measures to tighten the program started by the Canada Revenue Agency in 2008. The […]
In its budget released on March 18th, the Saskatchewan government has decided to cut tax credits for scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED). The rate companies enjoyed will be reduced from 15% to 10%. As well, the province is eliminating the refundability of the incentive program, meaning companies will only be able to use the […]
Can you claim hours spent for project management, for training or for writing documentation as eligible SR&ED expenses? Do you know how to define the start of a SR&ED project? Must you absolutely use a timesheet system to claim SR&ED? Can you claim work done by a subcontractor? What tools can you use to simplify […]
Is a bonus paid to a specified employee an eligible SR&ED expense? Does your taxable income have an impact on the rate of the tax credits and on your eligibility for a refund? Is the salary of an administrative project manager eligible as a SR&ED expense? How do you structure a contract with a subcontractor […]
Can you claim hours spent for project management, for training or for writing documentation as eligible SR&ED expenses? Do you know how to define the start of a SR&ED project? Must you absolutely use a timesheet system to claim SR&ED? Can you claim work done by a subcontractor? What tools can you use to simplify […]
Is a bonus paid to a specified employee an eligible SR&ED expense? Does your taxable income have an impact on the rate of the tax credits and on your eligibility for a refund? Is the salary of an administrative project manager eligible as a SR&ED expense? How do you structure a contract with a subcontractor […]
During his economic update of December 2, 2014, Finance minister Carlos Leitao announced a second wave of cuts to the Research and Development (R&D) program in 6 months. For the fiscal years beginning after December 2, the first $50,000 in eligible expenses incurred by businesses will now be excluded in calculating the credit. This threshold […]
Six months after his first budget, which weakened Quebec’s traditionally advantageous research and development (R&D) position, Minister Leitao has struck a second blow to the flagship economic and technological development program. This time around, it is SMEs that are taking the most direct hit. The government will in effect be establishing a minimum expenditure threshold […]
Can you claim hours spent for project management, for training or for writing documentation as eligible SR&ED expenses? Do you know how to define the start of a SR&ED project? Must you absolutely use a timesheet system to claim SR&ED? Can you claim work done by a subcontractor? What tools can you use to simplify […]
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