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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.
· SREDlog
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.
· SREDlog
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