SR&ED Tax Credit Calculator
Calculate your potential SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) tax credits. Free instant estimate for Canadian businesses conducting R&D activities.
Eligible Expenditures
Enter your eligible SR&ED expenditures below
Salary and wages of employees directly engaged in SR&ED work
Payments to subcontractors performing SR&ED work (80% eligible)
Materials consumed or transformed in SR&ED work
Equipment leased for SR&ED activities
Any government funding related to the SR&ED work must be deducted
Simplified method to calculate overhead expenses as 55% of eligible salaries
Business Information
Information needed to calculate applicable rates
Provincial SR&ED tax credit rates vary by province
CCPCs with taxable income under $500,000 qualify for the enhanced 35% federal tax credit rate
Your Estimated SR&ED Tax Credits
About SR&ED: The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is a federal tax incentive program designed to encourage Canadian businesses to conduct research and development in Canada.
This calculator provides estimates only. Consult a qualified SR&ED advisor for accurate calculations.
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