SR&ED Tax Credits
Engineer-written claims that stand up to CRA scrutiny
Most SR&ED claims fail on evidence and articulation, not eligibility. Our engineer-led team turns complex R&D—from prototype to scale-up—into defensible, maximised refunds.
$80M+ recovered • 96% success • 500+ claims
Why this works
Reviewer-ready narratives
Technical authorship that explains experimental development in CRA terms.
Evidence as you work
SmartKit™ captures uncertainties, hypotheses, tests, and results in real time.
End-to-end defence
We handle 100% of CRA correspondence through approval—no extra fees.
What qualifies (plain language)
SR&ED recognises technological uncertainty addressed via systematic investigation. Examples:
Software / AI
New or improved algorithms, novel architectures, performance breakthroughs, tricky integrations
Manufacturing / Cleantech
Experimental processes, materials, or automation with non-obvious outcomes
Life sciences / MedTech
Device iterations, diagnostic method development, unpredictable integrations
Failed experiments
Approaches that didn’t meet targets but informed the solution (often the strongest proof)
If you solved non-obvious technical problems—not just implemented known solutions—there’s likely SR&ED.
Our SR&ED service (end-to-end)
1
Discovery (engineer-led)
Map your R&D, surface hidden eligibility, and forecast recovery.
2
Claim build
Short interviews; we mine Git / Jira / lab notes / prototypes, draft the technical narrative, and review/compile financial schedules with your accountants.
3
Review & submit
You review a plain-language summary; we file and provide confirmation/tracking.
4
Defence to approval
We handle all CRA questions; SmartKit™ levels up next year’s evidence.
Timeline: 3-6 weeks to submission; CRA approval typically 12–16 weeks after filing.
Your total involvement: ~8–16 hours.
Selected results
Clean energy: $410K recovered
Accepted without audit after we clarified hydrometallurgy uncertainties and experimentation.
Software / SaaS: Claim approved post-review
Narrative demonstrated algorithmic uncertainty and performance investigation.
Manufacturing: $180K recovered
Separated experimental materials/process work from routine development; technical review defended.
Pricing
Performance-based: you pay only when CRA pays you.
Audit defence included for all SR&ED claims.
FAQ (quick picks)
How much could we recover?
Most tech teams recover $80K–$350K per year; larger R&D budgets can exceed that. We’ll model your estimate in the free assessment.
Do we need perfect documentation?
No. We extract evidence from Git, Jira, lab notes, prototypes, and set you up with SmartKit™ so future claims are captured as work happens.
Do you work with our accountants?
Yes. We handle technical eligibility, narratives, and review/compile financial schedules; your accountants integrate the tax forms and file the return.
Can we claim past years?
Often, yes—for prior fiscal years within CRA deadlines. We’ll confirm your window in the assessment.
Ready to maximise your SR&ED claim?
Talk to an engineer who understands your R&D. We’ll review your work, forecast your refund, and show exactly what qualifies—no obligation.