Category Archives: Changes to SR&ED

Changes to SR&ED for 2014

Several changes to the SR&ED program proposed during the 2014 budget will be fully implemented in 2014.  The changes that will be effective January 1, 2014 include: A general rate reduction from 20% to 15%. Removal of capital expenditures as … Continue reading

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Feasibility Study for a SR&ED Pre-Approval Process

The 2012 Federal Budget announced administrative measures to improve the predictability of the SR&ED program, one of which was to investigate the feasibility of a SRED pre-approval service. The proposed pre-approval service would be an option to claimants to help … Continue reading

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Changes to SR&ED T661 Form

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced that a revised Form T661, Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) claim, will be released on October 2013.  The new T661 form will accommodate the legislative changes coming into effect on January 1, … Continue reading

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2013 Budget Announces Direct Funding for Innovation and New SR&ED Compliance Initiatives

The following announcements were made as part of the federal government’s 2013 budget: Funding of $121 million over two years to the National Research Council (NRC) to help the growth of innovative businesses in Canada; Funding of $20 million over … Continue reading

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Montreal Breakfast Session on Changes to SR&ED Program

BDO will be hosting an informative breakfast session to discuss the new SR&ED policies recently proposed by the CRA. Date: Thursday, May 2, 2013 Time: 7:30am to 9:30am Location: BDO Montreal, 1000 De La Gauchetière West, Suite 200; Montreal, QC … Continue reading

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