SREDlog notes
Guides, product updates and practical notes for teams preparing SR&ED claims.
Provincial SR&ED credits compared: ON, BC, QC, AB
Quebec abolished its SR&ED credit and Alberta will not follow Bill C-15. What Ontario, BC, Quebec and Alberta actually pay in 2026, with sources.
July 26, 2026
02What qualifies for SR&ED in software development?
CRA has no software-specific SR&ED policy. What the two eligibility requirements actually demand of a software claim, and where most teams get it wrong.
July 25, 2026
03Can you claim SR&ED if your project failed?
Yes. CRA states success or failure is not relevant to eligibility, and a rejected hypothesis can count as an advancement. What actually matters instead.
July 25, 2026
04Why CRA denies SR&ED claims: 6 narrative mistakes
Most denied SR&ED claims were eligible work described badly. Six technical narrative mistakes that fail a CRA review, and how to write around each one.
July 25, 2026
05SR&ED pre-claim approval: is it worth it for startups?
CRA's new SR&ED pre-claim approval, live April 2026, lets startups confirm a project qualifies before they spend. Here's who should use it and who shouldn't.
July 25, 2026
06SR&ED 2026 Changes: What Consultants Need to Know
The 2026 SR&ED changes raised the enhanced credit to $6 million, restored capital expenditures, and added pre-claim approval. What it means for your claims.
July 25, 2026