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Practical, CRA-aligned guides for Canadian companies and BC investors. No fluff, no jargon — just what actually moves a claim through.
Book a Free ConsultationEBC Eligibility: 10 Myths About BC's 30% Tax Credit (2026)
BC's Eligible Business Corporation program pays investors a 30% refundable credit — but most of what founders and investors believe about eligibility is folklore. Ten myths corrected, including the Budget 2025 cap increase most articles still miss.
Does AI Development Qualify for SR&ED? The 2026 Guide
Everyone is building with AI — and CRA reviewers are reading the category closely. Where the SR&ED line actually falls in 2026: from prompt tweaking and API integration (usually no) to fine-tuning, RAG engineering, and eval harnesses (often yes).
Stacking IDMTC + SR&ED: How BC Game Studios Maximize Refunds
BC's Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (17.5%) and federal SR&ED (35%) can both pay on the same studio. Here's how the salary split actually works.
5 SR&ED Mistakes That Trigger CRA Reviews (And How to Avoid Them)
After 7+ years of SR&ED filings, the same five patterns get flagged by CRA reviewers again and again. Avoid these and your claim sails through.
SR&ED for SaaS Companies in 2026: What Actually Qualifies
SaaS founders consistently under-claim SR&ED. Here's a CRA-aligned breakdown of what counts as eligible R&D — and the documentation pattern that survives a review.
Duty Drawback in Canada: How Manufacturers Recover Tariffs in 2026
With tariffs rising in 2025–2026, Canadian manufacturers and re-exporters are leaving money on the table. Duty drawback, remission orders, and the RTRI program — explained.
EBC vs VCC: Which BC Tax Credit Should You Claim? (2026 Guide)
British Columbia offers two programs for investors that sound similar but work very differently. Here's a side-by-side guide to deciding which fits — and how to stack them when both apply.
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