SR&ED ACADEMY

DOES MY WORK QUALIFY?

EXercise: Supporting Questions


 

Results

Excellent work!

Please review the questions below:

#1. Was the work carried out in Canada? (This is a requirement.)

✅ Yes → Good — only work performed in Canada qualifies for SR&ED.

❌ No → Work done outside Canada cannot be claimed, even if it’s related to your project.

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#2. Was the work related to basic research, applied research, or experimental development—not routine testing, market research, or style changes?

✅ Yes → You’re on the right track. The program is designed to support scientific and experimental development.

❌ No → Routine testing, quality control, or cosmetic changes (like design tweaks) do not qualify.

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#3. Could an informed professional in your field have predicted the outcome easily?

❌ Yes → If the outcome was easily predictable, it likely doesn’t qualify as SR&ED.

✅ No → That’s good — genuine uncertainty is what SR&ED is designed to support.

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