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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 ConsultationDoes 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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