The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program provides over $3.7 billion annually in tax incentives to businesses who conduct research and development in Canada. The program is available to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors, including biomedical technologies, clean technologies, electrical engineering, and more. For information on what work is eligible for SR&ED, visit What work is eligible.

As we celebrate Small Business Week from October 20 to 26, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is here to support Canada’s small business community. This week is dedicated to helping you connect, learn, and grow your business knowledge. We’re excited to share tax resources, tools, and services to help you tackle the challenges of running a business and keeping your tax affairs in check.

Is your business doing research and development (R&D) work in Canada? Getting all of the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives to which your business may be entitled is not only top of mind for you, but for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as well.

Have you or your business been approached by a third party offering to apply for Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives on your behalf? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has observed a recent increase in SR&ED claims containing false and/or non-compliant information. The CRA is advising you to be cautious if you receive an unsolicited offer to help you claim SR&ED investment tax credits.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has launched re-designed Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program web pages to make it easy for you to find the information you need to claim SR&ED investment tax credits.

We have also updated our interactive Self-Assessment and Learning Tool (SALT), so you can determine whether your research and development (R&D) work could qualify for investment tax credits and your potential claim amount.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has observed a recent increase in Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) claims containing false and/or fraudulent information. While the vast majority of claims filed for SR&ED tax incentives are compliant with filing requirements, the CRA is reminding you to make sure the information provided in your claim, including information submitted on your behalf by a representative, is valid.

What is SR&ED?

The SR&ED Tax Incentive Program is the largest Government of Canada program supporting research and development in Canada, providing more than $3 billion in tax incentives to over 16,000 businesses annually.