Tagged: CRA
9 articles.
How much is an SR&ED claim worth? A 2026 worked example
A 2026 SR&ED calculation run end to end on a hypothetical Ontario CCPC: the 55% proxy, the 35% credit, the provincial grind, and the cash that lands.
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SR&ED filing deadline: when your claim is actually due
Your SR&ED filing deadline falls 18 months after your tax year end, and by law the CRA cannot extend it. How to find your date and what counts as on time.
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Form T661 (26): what changed, line by line
Form T661 (26) adds a capital column and asset-level detail, and Guide T4088 has not caught up. Every new line, and what your intake now has to collect.
· SREDlog
Why CRA denies SR&ED claims: 6 narrative mistakes
Most denied SR&ED claims were eligible work described badly. Six technical narrative mistakes that fail a CRA review, and how to write around each one.
· SREDlog
Provincial SR&ED credits compared: ON, BC, QC, AB
Quebec abolished its SR&ED credit and Alberta will not follow Bill C-15. What Ontario, BC, Quebec and Alberta actually pay in 2026, with sources.
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SR&ED 2026 Changes: What Consultants Need to Know
The 2026 SR&ED changes raised the enhanced credit to $6 million, restored capital expenditures, and added pre-claim approval. What it means for your claims.
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What qualifies for SR&ED in software development?
CRA has no software-specific SR&ED policy. What the two eligibility requirements actually demand of a software claim, and where most teams get it wrong.
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Can you claim SR&ED if your project failed?
Yes. CRA states success or failure is not relevant to eligibility, and a rejected hypothesis can count as an advancement. What actually matters instead.
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SR&ED pre-claim approval: is it worth it for startups?
CRA's new SR&ED pre-claim approval, live April 2026, lets startups confirm a project qualifies before they spend. Here's who should use it and who shouldn't.
· SREDlog