Your R&D work may qualify for a government tax refund
Canada's SR&ED program returns billions to companies each year, but most eligible businesses never file. Find out if you're missing eligible credits.
What this is
SR&ED: Canada's largest R&D incentive program
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development program returns over $4 billion to Canadian businesses each year. It's not a loan or a grant. It's a refundable tax credit. If you qualify, the government deposits cash directly into your account.
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Credit rate for eligible small businesses
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The misconception
You don't need a lab coat to qualify
SR&ED isn't about peer-reviewed papers or breakthrough discoveries. It's about solving technical problems where the answer wasn't already known.
The CRA looks for three things: technological uncertainty (you didn't know if it would work), systematic investigation (you tested and iterated), and technological advancement (you learned something new). If your team has done this kind of problem-solving, your work may qualify.
Software: Building integrations between systems that weren't designed to work together
Manufacturing: Developing new fabrication processes to meet tolerances existing methods couldn't achieve
Engineering: Designing structures or systems that required testing multiple approaches before finding one that worked
Product development: Solving material, performance, or reliability challenges with no established solution
If this sounds like work your team has done, you may be eligible. The readiness check can help you find out.
The opportunity
Real money, not accounting tricks
A small company spending $500K on eligible salaries could receive $70K–$175K back
These are illustrative examples. Your actual credit depends on your specific situation, eligible expenditures, and provincial location. Our estimates are conservative.
You may also be able to claim for recent fiscal years, as long as you're within 18 months of each year-end. Many first-time filers recover credits for work they've already completed.
How it works
A guided process, not a guessing game
Guided claim preparation with expert review at every step. You get the speed of a structured process and the confidence of human oversight.
See if you qualify
Answer a few questions about your work. In about 5 minutes, you'll know if you're likely eligible and get a preliminary estimate. No commitment required.
Tell your story in your own words
If you decide to proceed, we guide you through describing your projects. You explain what you built; our platform translates it into the format CRA expects.
Review and file
You receive a complete claim package with technical narratives, supporting documentation, and a defensibility assessment. An expert reviews everything before filing. You approve the final claim.
Timeline: From start to CRA deposit typically takes 4–8 months, depending on claim complexity and CRA processing times. You can begin anytime before your filing deadline.
Why this approach
Built for first-time filers
If you've received cold calls from SR&ED consultants promising huge returns, you already know the industry has a trust problem. Here's how we're different.
No jargon, no surprises
We explain what SR&ED actually is, what makes work eligible, and exactly what to expect at each step. You'll never be left guessing.
Conservative by design
We'd rather leave a borderline project out than put you at risk of a CRA challenge. Every claim is assessed against the same criteria CRA uses.
Transparent economics
You only pay if your claim is approved and you receive your refund. No upfront fees. No hidden charges. Our fee is a percentage of your approved credit, lower than traditional consultants' 15–30%.
Documentation that protects you
Every project is documented with the rationale for eligibility, organized evidence, and clear linkage to CRA's criteria. If questions arise, the answers are already prepared.
Questions you probably have
Honest answers
What if I get audited?
CRA reviews roughly 5–10% of claims for additional information. That's normal, not a sign something is wrong. We prepare every claim as if it will be reviewed: documentation is structured around CRA's eligibility criteria, with clear evidence and rationale for each project. If CRA asks questions, the supporting materials are already organized.
How do I know if my work actually qualifies?
CRA looks for work that addresses technological uncertainty: problems where the solution wasn't known or achievable through standard practice. If your team had to experiment, test hypotheses, and iterate to solve a technical problem, that work may qualify. The readiness check walks you through the key criteria in plain language.
What does this cost?
Nothing upfront. We work on a success-fee basis: you pay a percentage of your approved credit only after you receive your refund. This is less than the 15–30% contingency fees charged by traditional consultants. We'll give you a clear quote before you commit to anything.
Why haven't I heard of this program?
SR&ED is well-known in certain industries but poorly understood elsewhere. Many eligible companies assume "R&D" means lab research, not practical problem-solving. Others are discouraged by the process complexity or consultant costs.
What do I need to get started?
Nothing. The readiness check asks straightforward questions about your work. If you decide to proceed, we'll guide you through what information we need, but you don't need to prepare anything in advance or become an SR&ED expert.
Can I file for past years?
Yes. You have 18 months from the end of your fiscal year to file an SR&ED claim. Many first-time filers recover credits for work completed in prior years. The readiness check can help you identify whether past work qualifies.
Find out if you're missing eligible credits
Most eligible companies never file because they assume their work doesn't qualify or the process is too complicated. Take 5 minutes to find out where you stand.
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