Tag Archives: CRA

New CRA SR&ED Video Series

Posted on November 25, 2014 by admin

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has launched a new 4-part video series about the SR&ED program.  The 4-part series covers the following topics: Who can claim SR&ED tax incentives What work qualifies for SR&ED How do you calculate your SR&ED … Continue reading →

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CRA Taking Steps to Improve SR&ED Administration and Predictability

Posted on January 30, 2013 by admin

In response to Economic Action Plan 2012, the CRA has announced the following steps to improve the predictability of the outcome of SR&ED claims: Conduct a pilot project on a formal pre-approval process (FPAP) in spring of 2013; Enhance the … Continue reading →

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Increase Your Cashflow by Filing SR&ED On Time – SR&ED Service Standards

Posted on October 22, 2012 by admin

The latest Canada Revenue Agency service standards for April 2012 to September 2012, as reported in CRA’s Annual Report to Parliament, show that the average SR&ED claim takes 109 days to process. It should be noted that it is advantageous to … Continue reading →

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Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Weigh in on SR&ED Contingency Fees

Posted on October 1, 2012 by admin

According to Gabe Hayos, the Vice President of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), the CICA Tax Policy Committee believes that contingency fee arrangements are a vital component of Canada’s SR&ED tax credit system.  Consultants play a valuable role … Continue reading →

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