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The ongoing economic recession and environmental concerns – these two issues make it more challenging for small and mid-size businesses in Canada not only to succeed, but in many cases to survive. Did you realize that the Government of Canada developed and implemented a unique program to help small and mid-size businesses operate successfully? The SR&ED tax incentive program is a great “war chest” resource, especially during the current economic downturn. Each year, the SR&ED program provides over $4 billion in refunds and tax credits to over 18,000 claimants. Of these, approximately 75% are small businesses. Naturally, there are questions you might be asking yourself now. Some of those could be: Your Question: What is the SR&ED program? Our Answer: The Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) initiative that provides incentives in the form of refunds and tax credits to Canadian businesses of all sizes, and in all sectors for R&D conducted in Canada. Your Question: How does my business benefit from this program? Our Answer: The SR&ED program helps you to: – fund technological and environmental advances that keep your company competitive: – maximize the return on your investment for the above initiatives – better position your company for future R&D and experimental projects Your Question: How much do I get? Our Answer: Typically, SR&ED refunds range between $20,000 and $500,000. Here is an example: Assuming your company spent $ 100,000 on salaries and $ 60,000 on consulting fees, and 75 percent of the labour and consulting fee was attributed as Experimental Development expenses, your claim size is as follows: 100,000×0.75×0.685 + 60,000×0.75×0.415 = $ 70,050 Have a look at some case studies here: Now it’s our turn to ask you: Are you interested in getting $20,000- $500,000? If yes, do you qualify for the SR&ED refund? To qualify for the refund, you must: – be an incorporated Canadian company – have a payroll (the salary paid through T4), or consulting fees – have production (it can be anything – software development, bakery, printing, metal forming, chemical manufacturing, etc.)
About the Author:
This article was written by a founder of SRED Unlimited a consulting firm specializing in SR&ED;tax incentive program. Contact SRED Unlimited to see if you qualify for the SR&ED;refund.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – SR&ED;tax incentive program – A War Chest for Small and Mid-size businesses
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