Tagged: startups
5 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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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