Services and tools

• Pre-Claim Consultation
  

  The Pre-Claim Consultation is a free on-demand service that potential claimants can use to find out whether their work qualifies for scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) tax incentives before they submit an SR&ED claim.

• Pre-Claim Review
  

  The Pre-Claim Review is a free, on-demand review. It gives businesses a determination on how much of their research and development (R&D) work is eligible and what expenditures qualify for the SR&ED tax incentives, before they file their claim.

• First-Time Claimant Advisory Service
  
  First-Time Claimant Advisory Service (FTCAS) is a free in-person service that provides first-time SR&ED claimants with an opportunity to meet with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) staff.
• SR&ED Self-Assessment and Learning Tool
  
  The Self-Assessment and Learning Tool (SALT) helps claimants better understand the eligibility requirements of the SR&ED program.
• Resolving Claimants' SR&ED Concerns
  
  The CRA is committed to providing fair treatment to all claimants of the SR&ED Program. If you do not agree with the findings of the review of your SR&ED claim, or if you have any concerns with how the review was conducted, you are encouraged to take specific steps to resolve your concerns.