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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1435.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-1"><h3><strong>Paper Payments Will Be A Thing Of The Past</strong></h3>
<p>By September 30, 2025, the IRS will stop sending paper checks for tax refunds, including refunds tied to the R&D Tax Credit. The directive comes straight from an Executive Order signed by President Trump, mandating that all federal payments shift to electronic methods like direct deposit, digital wallets, and real-time bank transfers.</p>
<p><strong>For businesses using the traditional paper check method for refund</strong>, this shift isn’t optional. Once the deadline passes, paper checks are out—regardless of whether your business has set up an EFT account with the IRS or not.</p>
<h2>Why The IRS is Going All-In on Digital</h2>
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<p><strong>Security Risk</strong><br />
16x more likely to be lost or stolen</p>
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<p><strong>Costly</strong><br />
$657M in processing costs (2024)</p>
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<p><strong>Fraud Prone</strong><br />
Check fraud doubled since 2021</p>
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<p><strong>Enhanced Security<br />
</strong>Protected by encryption protocols</p>
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<p><strong>Rapid Processing<br />
</strong>As fast as 21 days with e-filing</p>
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<p><strong>Cost Effective<br />
</strong>Minimal processing expenses</p>
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<p><strong>Trackable</strong><br />
Real-time payment monitoring</p>
</div></li></ul><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="width:calc( 100% + 10px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 10px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-10px / 2 );margin-right: calc(-10px / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(3,195,148,0.15);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(3,195,148,0.15);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:5px;--awb-spacing-left-small:5px;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-six" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;"><h6 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;--fontSize:16;--minFontSize:16;line-height:1.3;">Mandatory after Sept 30, 2025</h6></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:66px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1435.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-2"><p>The motivation behind this transition extends beyond mere technological advancement. Government analysis reveals stark vulnerabilities in the current paper-based system:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Financial burden</strong>: Maintaining physical infrastructure and specialized technology for processing paper records cost American taxpayers over $657 million in fiscal year 2024 alone.</li>
<li><strong>Security vulnerabilities</strong>: Treasury checks are approximately 16 times more likely to be reported lost, stolen, undeliverable, or altered than electronic transfers.</li>
<li><strong>Rising fraud concerns</strong>: Check fraud has nearly doubled in recent years, with banks reporting approximately 680,000 instances in 2022.</li>
<li><strong>Mail theft escalation</strong>: Complaints regarding stolen mail have increased substantially since 2020, creating additional risks for paper-based refunds.</li>
</ul>
<p>“The government needs to catch up with the technology revolution,” President Trump noted in announcing the initiative. For companies already leveraging digital tools and tax technology in their operations, this shift represents a welcome alignment with modern business practices—enhancing both security and efficiency in accessing critical R&D funding.</p>
<h2><strong>What R&D Credit Recipients Need to Know</strong></h2>
<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-334762 size-full" src="https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/IRS-Digital-Payments.jpg" alt="Timeline graphic showing critical IRS digital payment deadlines for R&D tax credit recipients in 2025. Key milestones include an executive order in March mandating electronic payments, a preparation window from April to June to set up IRS online accounts and register banking details, a transition period in July and August for final updates, and a September 30 deadline when all paper checks will be phased out." width="1000" height="641" srcset="https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/IRS-Digital-Payments-200x128.jpg 200w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/IRS-Digital-Payments-300x192.jpg 300w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/IRS-Digital-Payments-400x256.jpg 400w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/IRS-Digital-Payments-600x385.jpg 600w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/IRS-Digital-Payments-768x492.jpg 768w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/IRS-Digital-Payments-800x513.jpg 800w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/IRS-Digital-Payments.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p>The mandate creates several concrete implications for companies claiming R&D incentives:</p>
<ul>
<li>September 2025 marks the complete end of paper refund checks</li>
<li>Missing banking registration with the IRS will halt access to R&D funding</li>
<li>Digital filing plus direct deposit can shorten refund timelines by months</li>
<li>Enhanced security measures protect sensitive financial data throughout the process</li>
</ul>
<p>“Companies receiving R&D funding need banking information registered with the IRS before the deadline,” advises Silvia Martinez, Senior Manager Client Delivery at Boast. Businesses with innovation cycles dependent on predictable funding must prepare for this digital shift.</p>
<p>Acceleration represents the most compelling advantage. Electronic transfers typically reach companies within 21 days of e-filing—dramatically faster than paper checks. When R&D timelines depend on capital availability, this speed advantage creates meaningful competitive benefits.</p>
<h2>What This Means for Innovative Businesses</h2>
<p>For those getting refunded by cheque—especially startups or subsidiaries without existing EFT setups—this shift can disrupt timelines.</p>
<p>Without a valid bank account on file with the IRS, businesses risk missing out or facing extended delays. The order gives clear instructions: the IRS will not issue paper disbursements after the deadline unless rare exceptions apply (national security, certain law enforcement payments, or individuals without banking access).</p>
<h2>What Your Business Needs To Do</h2>
<p>Here’s what to check:</p>
<ul>
<li>Confirm your business has a valid U.S.-based bank account connected to the IRS</li>
<li>Ensure all routing and account numbers are up to date on recent filings</li>
<li>Review how your refund is processed—especially if you’ve filed amended returns</li>
</ul>
<p>The IRS won’t automatically enroll you. If you’re unsure whether your banking details are already linked to your entity, now’s the time to find out. Even small errors can result in missing funds or costly delays.</p>
<h2><strong>How to Get Your Business Ready</strong></h2>
<p>To prepare for this mandatory transition, Boast. recommends the following actions for all U.S. clients:</p>
<ul>
<li>Set up or access your IRS Online Account to verify your business information and banking details</li>
<li>Add your routing and account numbers to your IRS profile (you can split refunds across up to three accounts)</li>
<li>Consider using a business banking app or debit card with deposit routing information if you’re operating with personal or intermediary accounts</li>
<li>Familiarize yourself with IRS-approved payment tools like IRS Direct Pay, EFTPS, and the IRS2Go mobile app</li>
</ul>
<p>For companies without traditional banking relationships, numerous digital alternatives provide routing and account numbers compatible with IRS direct deposit service. <a href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds/get-your-refund-faster-tell-irs-to-direct-deposit-your-refund-to-one-two-or-three-accounts#:~:text=Just%20select%20it%20as%20your,your%20entry%20to%20avoid%20errors." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visit the IRS Page linked here to learn more and to update your information.</a></p>
<p>This payment modernization coincides with significant changes to R&D tax credit documentation requirements—most notably, comprehensive updates to Form 6765. Section G (becoming mandatory in 2025) requires detailed breakdowns at the business component level, raising the standards for supporting documentation.</p>
<p>This dual transformation creates strategic challenges for R&D-focused companies:</p>
<ul>
<li>Documentation standards now demand greater precision as payment methods modernize</li>
<li>Companies face pressure to update both financial processes and technical substantiation practices</li>
<li>The January 2026 extended “perfecting period” offers limited time to correct deficiencies</li>
</ul>
<p>“The new rules raise the bar—get your banking and your documentation in order now,” advises Asley Crawford, Director of R&D Customer Delivery at Boast.</p>
<p>Additionally, the IRS has extended the “perfecting” period for R&D credit claims through January 10, 2026, providing a 45-day window to address deficiencies identified in submitted claims. This creates a critical timeline for companies to implement both banking and documentation improvements simultaneously.</p>
<h2><strong>How Boast Can Support Your Transition</strong></h2>
<h3>Boast Has Your Back</h3>
<p>At Boast, we’re here to make sure you’re not facing this transition alone. As the IRS moves toward a fully digital refund process, our role is to keep you informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.</p>
<p>Whether you’re reviewing your banking setup, filing a new claim, or simply navigating what these updates mean for your R&D tax credit, we’re ready to help clarify the path forward.</p>
<p>“The switch to digital is a great step—but only if you’re ready,” emphasizes Silvia Martinez, Senior Manager Client Delivery at Boast.</p>
<p>We’ll continue to monitor these federal changes and provide insights to help your business adapt without disruption. While we can’t make changes on your behalf, we’re always available to answer questions and point you to the right resources.</p>
<p><strong>For step-by-step instructions on setting up direct deposit with the IRS, visit:</strong><br /><a href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds/get-your-refund-faster-tell-irs-to-direct-deposit-your-refund-to-one-two-or-three-accounts#:~:text=Just%20select%20it%20as%20your,your%20entry%20to%20avoid%20errors." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get Your Refund Faster – IRS Direct Deposit Guide</a></p>
<p>Have questions about how this affects your next claim? Connect with our team—we’re here to help you stay ahead.</p>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type" style="--button_margin-top:40px;" target="_self" title="Talk to an Expert" aria-label="Talk to an Expert" href="https://boast.ai/talk-to-an-expert/"><span class="fusion-button-text">Talk to an Expert</span><i class="fa-arrow-right fas button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1435.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);"><strong>FAQ: What to Know Before the IRS Deadline</strong></h2></div><div class="accordian fusion-accordian" style="--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:16px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography1-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);"><div class="panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed" id="accordion-334755-1"><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-4f9515e10c8d75ba5 fusion-toggle-has-divider"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_4f9515e10c8d75ba5"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="4f9515e10c8d75ba5" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-334755-1" data-target="#4f9515e10c8d75ba5" href="#4f9515e10c8d75ba5"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">When does the IRS stop mailing checks?</span></a></h4></div><div id="4f9515e10c8d75ba5" class="panel-collapse collapse " aria-labelledby="toggle_4f9515e10c8d75ba5"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix">
<p>September 30, 2025. After this date, all federal refunds—including R&D tax credit refunds—must be issued electronically. Paper checks will no longer be an option unless you qualify for a rare exemption.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-901d5e717fb660634 fusion-toggle-has-divider"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_901d5e717fb660634"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="901d5e717fb660634" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-334755-1" data-target="#901d5e717fb660634" href="#901d5e717fb660634"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">Will I be automatically enrolled for direct deposit?</span></a></h4></div><div id="901d5e717fb660634" class="panel-collapse collapse " aria-labelledby="toggle_901d5e717fb660634"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix">
<p>No. Businesses are responsible for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Including accurate routing and account information on their return</li>
<li>Verifying that banking details are current and tied to an eligible U.S. account</li>
<li>Updating any outdated information with the IRS</li>
</ul>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-e9abfc94e8cf360d0 fusion-toggle-has-divider"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_e9abfc94e8cf360d0"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="e9abfc94e8cf360d0" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-334755-1" data-target="#e9abfc94e8cf360d0" href="#e9abfc94e8cf360d0"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">What happens if my refund gets rejected due to incorrect banking details?</span></a></h4></div><div id="e9abfc94e8cf360d0" class="panel-collapse collapse " aria-labelledby="toggle_e9abfc94e8cf360d0"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix">
<p>This can result in:</p>
<ul>
<li>Delays of several months or longer</li>
<li>Additional IRS reviews or manual correspondence</li>
<li>Potential need to refile or provide identity verification documentation</li>
</ul>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-548612bf7df353f8d fusion-toggle-has-divider"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_548612bf7df353f8d"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="548612bf7df353f8d" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-334755-1" data-target="#548612bf7df353f8d" href="#548612bf7df353f8d"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">Do the changes apply to amended returns too?</span></a></h4></div><div id="548612bf7df353f8d" class="panel-collapse collapse " aria-labelledby="toggle_548612bf7df353f8d"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix">
<p>Yes. The digital refund requirement covers:</p>
<ul>
<li>All original and amended returns claiming credits</li>
<li>Specifically, Form 6765 submissions, whether new or revised</li>
</ul>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-328f97ee8b298c402 fusion-toggle-has-divider"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_328f97ee8b298c402"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="328f97ee8b298c402" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-334755-1" data-target="#328f97ee8b298c402" href="#328f97ee8b298c402"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">What if I don’t have a U.S. bank account?</span></a></h4></div><div id="328f97ee8b298c402" class="panel-collapse collapse " aria-labelledby="toggle_328f97ee8b298c402"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix">
<p>You may need to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Open a business account at a U.S.-based financial institution</li>
<li>Use a digital banking platform that provides compatible routing and account numbers.</li>
</ul>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-f2df0a04805e5f8af fusion-toggle-has-divider"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_f2df0a04805e5f8af"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="f2df0a04805e5f8af" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-334755-1" data-target="#f2df0a04805e5f8af" href="#f2df0a04805e5f8af"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">Is this linked to the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)?</span></a></h4></div><div id="f2df0a04805e5f8af" class="panel-collapse collapse " aria-labelledby="toggle_f2df0a04805e5f8af"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix">No. The Executive Order and modernization efforts are strictly focused on improving EFT adoption. The policy explicitly separates this transition from any CBDC exploration.</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-04ff866a557a778d1 fusion-toggle-has-divider"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_04ff866a557a778d1"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="04ff866a557a778d1" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-334755-1" data-target="#04ff866a557a778d1" href="#04ff866a557a778d1"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">What’s the advantage of switching early?</span></a></h4></div><div id="04ff866a557a778d1" class="panel-collapse collapse " aria-labelledby="toggle_04ff866a557a778d1"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix">
<ul>
<li>Quicker refunds—no waiting for mail delivery</li>
<li>Fewer errors from manual processing</li>
<li>Greater security through encrypted banking channels</li>
<li>Peace of mind when planning cash flow</li>
</ul>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-6c5c970031db5708b fusion-toggle-has-divider"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_6c5c970031db5708b"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="6c5c970031db5708b" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-334755-1" data-target="#6c5c970031db5708b" href="#6c5c970031db5708b"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">How can I verify what bank info the IRS has on file?</span></a></h4></div><div id="6c5c970031db5708b" class="panel-collapse collapse " aria-labelledby="toggle_6c5c970031db5708b"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix">
<p>Log into your <a href="https://www.irs.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IRS Online Account</a> to view recent return details</p>
<p><a href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds/get-your-refund-faster-tell-irs-to-direct-deposit-your-refund-to-one-two-or-three-accounts#:~:text=Just%20select%20it%20as%20your,your%20entry%20to%20avoid%20errors." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visit the IRS page to learn more and update your information</a>.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-bf1aa8dde1529f76f fusion-toggle-has-divider"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_bf1aa8dde1529f76f"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="bf1aa8dde1529f76f" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-334755-1" data-target="#bf1aa8dde1529f76f" href="#bf1aa8dde1529f76f"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">What tools can help me manage this transition?</span></a></h4></div><div id="bf1aa8dde1529f76f" class="panel-collapse collapse " aria-labelledby="toggle_bf1aa8dde1529f76f"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix">
<ul>
<li>IRS Direct Pay for online payments and refund management</li>
<li>EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System)</li>
<li>IRS2Go mobile app for refund tracking and account access</li>
</ul>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-07bad8cb1e6b95065 fusion-toggle-has-divider"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_07bad8cb1e6b95065"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="07bad8cb1e6b95065" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-334755-1" data-target="#07bad8cb1e6b95065" href="#07bad8cb1e6b95065"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">What if I use multiple accounts or operate as a parent entity?</span></a></h4></div><div id="07bad8cb1e6b95065" class="panel-collapse collapse " aria-labelledby="toggle_07bad8cb1e6b95065"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix">
<ul>
<li>The IRS allows refunds to be split into up to three accounts</li>
<li>Ensure every account listed has accurate and complete routing information</li>
<li>Multi-entity filers should coordinate with finance or payroll teams to avoid errors</li>
</ul>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>In a decisive move that reinforces British Columbia's commitment to digital innovation, the provincial government has announced a significant enhancement to its Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (IDMTC) program. Effective September 2025, the tax credit rate will increase from 17.5% to 25% and—perhaps most critically—will become a permanent fixture in the province's economic strategy. [...]</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1435.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-3"><p><span data-contrast="auto">In a decisive move that reinforces British Columbia’s commitment to digital innovation, the provincial government has announced a significant enhancement to its Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (IDMTC) program. Effective September 2025, the tax credit rate will increase from 17.5% to 25% and—perhaps most critically—will become a permanent fixture in the province’s economic strategy. This evolution from a time-bound incentive to a permanent program represents a pivotal shift in how BC approaches support for its thriving interactive digital media sector.</span></p>
<h2><b><span data-contrast="none">Strategic Expansion of a Proven Catalyst</span></b></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The IDMTC has long served as a foundational support mechanism for BC’s interactive digital media ecosystem. Its renewal and expansion signal more than routine policy maintenance—they represent a strategic investment in a sector that has become an economic cornerstone for the province, contributing $1.9 billion to the GDP and supporting over 21,000 jobs.</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The enhancements introduce two transformative elements:</span></p>
<ol>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':0,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769242':[65533,0],'469777803':'left','469777804':'%1.','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="auto">Increased Credit Rate</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: The jump from 17.5% to 25% represents a substantial increase in financial support for eligible companies, directly reducing the cost burden of talent acquisition and retention.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':0,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769242':[65533,0],'469777803':'left','469777804':'%1.','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="auto">Permanent Status</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: By removing the sunset clause that previously required periodic renewals, BC has eliminated a significant source of uncertainty that has historically complicated long-term strategic planning for companies in the sector.</span></li>
</ol>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">These changes position BC competitively within the Canadian landscape of digital media incentives. While Ontario offers rates of up to 40% through its OIDMTC program and Manitoba provides up to 40% through its MIDMTC program, BC’s permanent status introduces a unique element of stability that may prove equally valuable to companies making long-term investment decisions.</span></p>
<h2><b><span data-contrast="none">Beyond Rate Increases: Expanding Horizons for Animation</span></b></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The tax credit expansion extends beyond simple rate adjustments. Notably, the revised program introduces new opportunities for animated productions with physical office presence in regional or distant locations. These productions may now qualify for additional location-based credits under either the Film Incentive BC tax credit or the production services tax credit.</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This strategic amendment serves dual purposes:</span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':1,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769226':'Symbol','469769242':[8226],'469777803':'left','469777804':'?','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="auto">Geographic Diversification</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: By incentivizing physical presence outside urban centers, the program actively promotes the distribution of economic benefits throughout the province.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':1,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769226':'Symbol','469769242':[8226],'469777803':'left','469777804':'?','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="auto">Cross-Sector Integration</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: The alignment with film production incentives acknowledges the increasingly blurred boundaries between digital media, animation, and traditional film production.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">To qualify for these regional benefits, companies must demonstrate substantial presence—workers must be physically located in these regional offices for at least 50% of their time dedicated to animation production within the taxation year. This requirement ensures that the geographic diversification goals translate into tangible economic activity in these communities.</span></p>
<h2><b><span data-contrast="none">Decoding the Eligibility Framework</span></b></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">For companies seeking to leverage this enhanced program, understanding the eligibility requirements remains essential. The IDMTC specifically targets registered corporations developing interactive digital media products that:</span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':1,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769226':'Symbol','469769242':[8226],'469777803':'left','469777804':'?','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Are primarily intended to educate, inform, or entertain users</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':1,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769226':'Symbol','469769242':[8226],'469777803':'left','469777804':'?','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Present information using at least two of the following: text, sound, or images</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':1,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769226':'Symbol','469769242':[8226],'469777803':'left','469777804':'?','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Comprise a combination of application files and data files in digital format</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':1,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769226':'Symbol','469769242':[8226],'469777803':'left','469777804':'?','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Are developed within British Columbia</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The program explicitly distinguishes between true interactive digital media and adjacent digital content. Products like blogs, online magazines, slide shows, non-interactive videos, PowerPoint presentations, video streaming applications, and social media products do not qualify. Beginning September 2024, products facilitating gambling with currency will also be excluded.</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) products can qualify, provided they meet the interactivity criteria. The distinction hinges on meaningful user interaction—applications where user actions directly influence outcomes qualify, while those offering passive experiences do not.</span></p>
<h2><b><span data-contrast="none">Strategic Implications for Digital Media Companies</span></b></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">For companies operating in BC’s digital media landscape, these enhancements offer several strategic advantages:</span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':0,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769242':[65533,0],'469777803':'left','469777804':'%1.','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="auto">Talent Acquisition Leverage</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: The increased credit rate directly reduces the effective cost of technical talent, providing a competitive advantage in the global market for skilled developers, designers, and other digital media professionals.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':0,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769242':[65533,0],'469777803':'left','469777804':'%1.','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="auto">Long-Term Planning Stability</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: The permanent status enables companies to make investment decisions with greater confidence, potentially increasing commitments to research and development and original IP creation.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':0,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769242':[65533,0],'469777803':'left','469777804':'%1.','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="auto">Regional Expansion Opportunities</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: The new regional animation credits create incentives for geographic diversification, potentially opening new talent pools and cost-saving opportunities outside Vancouver’s competitive market.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':0,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769242':[65533,0],'469777803':'left','469777804':'%1.','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="auto">Increased Contract Competitiveness</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">: The enhanced support may allow BC-based companies to offer more competitive pricing on contract work while maintaining profit margins.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b><span data-contrast="none">Navigating the Application Process</span></b></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">While the enhancements bring significant benefits, companies must still navigate the application process effectively. The IDMTC operates as a refundable tax credit, first applied to reduce corporate income tax payable, with any excess issued as a refund.</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">To maximize benefits, companies should:</span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':0,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769242':[65533,0],'469777803':'left','469777804':'%1.','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Register with the Ministry of Finance before claiming the credit</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':0,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769242':[65533,0],'469777803':'left','469777804':'%1.','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure precise tracking of eligible salary and wage expenditures</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':0,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769242':[65533,0],'469777803':'left','469777804':'%1.','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Apply the appropriate rate based on when expenses are incurred (17.5% before September 1, 2025; 25% after)</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':0,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769242':[65533,0],'469777803':'left','469777804':'%1.','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Submit claims through the Canada Revenue Agency</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{'335552541':0,'335559685':720,'335559991':360,'469769242':[65533,0],'469777803':'left','469777804':'%1.','469777815':'hybridMultilevel'}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Consider potential synergies with the federal SR&ED program for non-overlapping project costs</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b><span data-contrast="none">Conclusion: A Foundation for Digital Innovation</span></b></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The renewed and expanded IDMTC represents more than a tax incentive—it signals British Columbia’s strategic commitment to cultivating a world-class digital innovation ecosystem. By providing both increased financial support and unprecedented stability, the province has created fertile ground for companies to invest, innovate, and expand their digital media operations.</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">For companies navigating the complex landscape of digital innovation funding, this enhancement offers a powerful tool to reduce costs, increase competitiveness, and accelerate growth. While challenges certainly remain in the global digital media market, BC has positioned itself as a jurisdiction committed to partnering with industry for long-term success.</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As the digital economy continues to evolve and expand, support mechanisms like the enhanced IDMTC will likely play an increasingly vital role in determining which regions emerge as leaders in the next generation of interactive experiences, games, and digital innovations.</span></p>
<h2><span data-contrast="auto">FAQs</span></h2>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">The IDMTC program has been strategically transformed through two pivotal changes:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Tax credit rate increases from 17.5% to 25% (effective September 2025)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Program becomes permanent rather than requiring periodic renewal</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Creates unprecedented stability for companies’ long-term strategic planning</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Offers more substantial financial backing for talent acquisition and retention</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-653ccaedf59aec97d fusion-toggle-has-divider"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_653ccaedf59aec97d"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="653ccaedf59aec97d" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-334538-2" data-target="#653ccaedf59aec97d" href="#653ccaedf59aec97d"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">How does BC's enhanced IDMTC compare to other Canadian provincial incentives? </span></a></h4></div><div id="653ccaedf59aec97d" class="panel-collapse collapse " aria-labelledby="toggle_653ccaedf59aec97d"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix">
<p><span data-contrast="auto">BC’s program now stands competitively within Canada’s digital media landscape:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ontario: Up to 40% through OIDMTC program</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Manitoba: Up to 40% through MIDMTC program</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Nova Scotia: Up to 50% of labor or 25% of total expenditures</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">BC’s unique advantage: Permanent status creates strategic certainty for long-term investment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-1959ec9c23efcce39 fusion-toggle-has-divider"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_1959ec9c23efcce39"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="1959ec9c23efcce39" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-334538-2" data-target="#1959ec9c23efcce39" href="#1959ec9c23efcce39"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">What types of projects qualify for the BC Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit?</span></a></h4></div><div id="1959ec9c23efcce39" class="panel-collapse collapse " aria-labelledby="toggle_1959ec9c23efcce39"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix">
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Eligible projects must be:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Interactive digital media products that educate, inform, or entertain users</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Present information using at least two of: text, sound, or images</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Developed within British Columbia</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifying examples: Video games, educational software, simulators, interactive AR/VR</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Non-qualifying content:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Blogs, online magazines, non-interactive videos, PowerPoint presentations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Video streaming applications and social media products</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Products facilitating gambling (excluded from September 2024)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-7240d68c7ef15cce7 fusion-toggle-has-divider"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_7240d68c7ef15cce7"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="7240d68c7ef15cce7" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-334538-2" data-target="#7240d68c7ef15cce7" href="#7240d68c7ef15cce7"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">What new opportunities exist for animation productions in regional locations? </span></a></h4></div><div id="7240d68c7ef15cce7" class="panel-collapse collapse " aria-labelledby="toggle_7240d68c7ef15cce7"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix">
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The enhanced program creates strategic advantages for regional animation:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Productions with physical offices in regional/distant locations may qualify for additional location-based credits</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Promotes geographic diversification of economic benefits beyond Vancouver</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Workers must be physically located in regional offices for at least 50% of production time</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Applies to productions where principal photography begins on or after January 1, 2025</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-70ef909a35fe91cfc fusion-toggle-has-divider"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_70ef909a35fe91cfc"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="70ef909a35fe91cfc" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-334538-2" data-target="#70ef909a35fe91cfc" href="#70ef909a35fe91cfc"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">How can companies maximize their benefits from the IDMTC program? </span></a></h4></div><div id="70ef909a35fe91cfc" class="panel-collapse collapse " aria-labelledby="toggle_70ef909a35fe91cfc"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix">
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Optimization strategies include:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Register with Ministry of Finance before claiming credits</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Implement precise tracking systems for eligible salary/wage expenditures</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Apply appropriate rate based on timing (17.5% before Sept 2025; 25% after)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Submit claims through Canada Revenue Agency</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Explore synergies with federal SR&ED program for non-overlapping costs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-panel panel-default panel-038165e782c218839 fusion-toggle-has-divider"><div class="panel-heading"><h4 class="panel-title toggle" id="toggle_038165e782c218839"><a aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="038165e782c218839" role="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-334538-2" data-target="#038165e782c218839" href="#038165e782c218839"><span class="fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper" aria-hidden="true"><i class="fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="fusion-toggle-heading">What strategic advantages does the enhanced IDMTC provide for digital media companies? </span></a></h4></div><div id="038165e782c218839" class="panel-collapse collapse " aria-labelledby="toggle_038165e782c218839"><div class="panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix"><span data-contrast="auto">Companies gain multiple competitive edges:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Talent Acquisition Leverage: Reduced effective cost of technical talent in global market</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Long-Term Planning Stability: Greater confidence for investment in R&D and original IP</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Regional Expansion Opportunities: Incentives to tap into talent pools outside Vancouver</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Increased Contract Competitiveness: Ability to offer more competitive pricing while maintaining margins</span></li>
</ul>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-4" style="--awb-margin-top:50px;"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW231882972 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW231882972 BCX0"><i>At Boast.ai, we specialize in helping innovative companies maximize their R&D tax credits and government incentives, including programs like the IDMTC. Our AI-powered platform simplifies the identification of eligible projects and preparation of necessary documentation, saving you time and potentially increasing your returns. </i></span></span></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW231882972 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><i><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW231882972 BCX0">Contact our team of experts today to learn how we can help you </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW231882972 BCX0">leverage</span></i><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW231882972 BCX0"><i> BC’s enhanced Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit program</i>.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW231882972 BCX0"> <br class="SCXW231882972 BCX0" /></span></p>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type" style="--button_margin-top:30px;" target="_self" title="Talk to an expert" aria-label="Talk to an expert" href="https://boast.ai/talk-to-an-expert/"><span class="fusion-button-text">Talk to an expert</span><i class="fa-arrow-right fas button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div></div></div></div></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/blog/british-columbia-amplifies-digital-innovation-idmtc-program-renewal-signals-strategic-investment-in-tech-future/">BC extends and enhances IDMTC Program Beyond 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<title>Unlock Hidden Funding: Debunking SR&ED Myths for IP-Driven Companies</title>
<link>https://boast.ai/resources/webinars-events/unlock-hidden-funding-debunking-sred-myths-for-ip-driven-companies/</link>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Golnaz Raoufi]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>On Demand Webinar Unlock Hidden Funding: Debunking SR&ED Myths for IP-Driven Companies Most IP-rich companies assume that SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) is only for scientists in lab coats or product prototypes in test environments. As a result, they miss out on millions in non-dilutive capital because they’ve been [...]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/resources/webinars-events/unlock-hidden-funding-debunking-sred-myths-for-ip-driven-companies/">Unlock Hidden Funding: Debunking SR&ED Myths for IP-Driven Companies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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scientists in lab coats or product prototypes in test environments. As a result, they miss out on millions in non-dilutive capital because they’ve been told or wrongly believe that activities related to intellectual property don’t qualify.</p>
<p>The truth? Protecting and developing IP often involves systematic investigation, technical uncertainty, and detailed documentation, all of which are core to SR&ED eligibility.</p>
<p>This webinar is designed to bust the most common SR&ED myths in the IP world and help you understand how your R&D and innovation processes – even those tied directly to commercial or protected assets can qualify. With the right guidance, you could unlock six- to seven-figure SR&ED claims every year, reinvest into growth, hire strategically, and accelerate your innovation roadmap – without giving up equity.</p>
<p>If you’re building IP but not claiming SR&ED, you’re leaving free money on the table.</p>
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</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three"><h3 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.3;">Here is what you’ll gain:</h3></div><ul style="--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-3 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content">Clarity on SR&ED Eligibility: Understand how IP-related work can meet SR&ED criteria.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check" 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<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/resources/webinars-events/unlock-hidden-funding-debunking-sred-myths-for-ip-driven-companies/">Unlock Hidden Funding: Debunking SR&ED Myths for IP-Driven Companies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Meet the Boast team on February 27th - March 1st at YYC Data Conference. We'll be at booth #3 to chat about how you can claim innovation capital with our AI-driven platform and in-house R&D tax expertise.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/resources/webinars-events/event-unlock-innovation-funding-at-yyc-data-con-with-boast/">Unlock Innovation Funding at YYC Data Con with Boast!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:43:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us on January 23rd @2:30pm EST to learn how to automate finance workflows and improve efficiency, optimize SR&ED claims, and make data-driven decisions.</p>
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</div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-26 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three"><h3 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.3;">Here is what you’ll gain:</h3></div><ul style="--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-4 fusion-checklist-default type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content">How generative AI can reduce manual finance work and provide data-driven recommendations</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content">How to leverage automation to streamline the SR&ED tax credit process, strategically</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content">2025 trends to make more informed budgeting decisions and understand spend categories</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-yes"><i class="fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content">Practical strategies from Jane.app on how they leveraged Boast and Float to accelerate their financial operations</div></li></ul></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-27 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-margin-bottom:30px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);">Speakers</h2></div><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-16 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:25%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-small:7.68%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="--awb-max-width:150px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-16 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="372" height="373" title="josh dp circle" src="https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/josh-dp-circle.png" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-328197" srcset="https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/josh-dp-circle-24x24.png 24w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/josh-dp-circle-48x48.png 48w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/josh-dp-circle-96x96.png 96w, 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fusion-title-28 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three" style="--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><h3 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.3;">Josh Andler</h3></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-29 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.4;">Director of Finance</h4></div><div class="fusion-image-element " style="--awb-margin-top:10px;--awb-max-width:60px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-17 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="840" title="Jane_Logo_Color_RGB" src="https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/Jane_Logo_Color_RGB-1024x840.png" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-322723" srcset="https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/Jane_Logo_Color_RGB-300x246.png 300w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/Jane_Logo_Color_RGB-768x630.png 768w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/Jane_Logo_Color_RGB-1024x840.png 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class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="--awb-max-width:150px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-18 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="490" height="490" title="carlos circle" src="https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/carlos-circle.png" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-328150" srcset="https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/carlos-circle-24x24.png 24w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/carlos-circle-48x48.png 48w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/carlos-circle-96x96.png 96w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/carlos-circle-150x150.png 150w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/carlos-circle-300x300.png 300w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/carlos-circle.png 490w" sizes="(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px" /></span></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-19 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:75%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.56%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.56%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-30 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three" style="--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><h3 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.3;">Carlos Coelho<span style="color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--h3_typography-font-family); font-size: 1em; font-style: var(--h3_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--h3_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--h3_typography-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover);"> </span></h3></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-31 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.4;"><span style="color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--h4_typography-font-family); font-size: 1em; font-style: var(--h4_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--h4_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--h4_typography-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--h4_typography-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);">Head of Sales </span></h4></div><div class="fusion-image-element " style="--awb-margin-top:10px;--awb-max-width:100px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-19 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="361" height="96" title="Boast Logo Color WEB" src="https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/Boast-Logo-Color-WEB.svg" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-326535"/></span></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-20 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:25%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-small:7.68%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="--awb-max-width:150px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-20 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="300" height="300" title="Ruslan circle" src="https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/Ruslan-circle.png" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-327749" srcset="https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/Ruslan-circle-24x24.png 24w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/Ruslan-circle-48x48.png 48w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/Ruslan-circle-96x96.png 96w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/Ruslan-circle-150x150.png 150w, https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/Ruslan-circle.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></span></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-21 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:75%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.56%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.56%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-32 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three" style="--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><h3 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.3;">Ruslan Nikolaev<span style="color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--h3_typography-font-family); font-size: 1em; font-style: var(--h3_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--h3_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--h3_typography-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover);"> </span></h3></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-33 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.4;"><span style="color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--h4_typography-font-family); font-size: 1em; font-style: var(--h4_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--h4_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--h4_typography-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--h4_typography-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);">Co-founder </span></h4></div><div class="fusion-image-element " style="--awb-margin-top:10px;--awb-max-width:80px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-21 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="252" height="108" title="float-black" src="https://boast.ai/wp-content/uploads/float-black.svg" alt class="img-responsive 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<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/resources/videos/scaling-smart-automating-finance-with-ai-driven-insights-sred-optimization-and-spend-efficiency/">Scaling Smart: Automating Finance with AI-Driven Insights, SR&ED Optimization and Spend Efficiency </a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<title>SR&ED Program Update: What the New Changes Mean for Canadian Innovators </title>
<link>https://boast.ai/blog/sred-program-update-what-the-new-changes-mean-for-canadian-innovators/</link>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Golnaz Raoufi]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>On December 13th, 2024, the Government of Canada announced major reforms to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program. These long-awaited changes address the needs of Canadian innovators, promising significant benefits for businesses conducting research and development. This is big news for companies doing R&D, taking on technological risk and pushing the boundaries [...]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/blog/sred-program-update-what-the-new-changes-mean-for-canadian-innovators/">SR&ED Program Update: What the New Changes Mean for Canadian Innovators </a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<p>On December 13th, 2024, the Government of Canada <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/12/reforming-and-enhancing-the-scientific-research-and-experimental-development-sred-tax-incentive-program.html?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-89KYp0n9tZLDvdupqBhBmr31OTGlhqyjGDsy2JFfE3fZitOLqk6QpqRu1ToSNWyIJn9hWl5NHf9ekLkdoBaaWjAQNt6w&_hsmi=338492468&utm_content=338492468&utm_source=hs_email">announced</a> major reforms to the <strong>Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program</strong>. These long-awaited changes address the needs of <strong>Canadian innovators</strong>, promising significant benefits for businesses conducting research and development. This is big news for companies doing R&D, taking on technological risk and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Here is a breakdown of the changes and what they mean for you: </p>
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<li><strong>Higher Spending Thresholds for SR&ED Claims</strong>: Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs) can now claim a <strong>fully refundable tax credit on up to $4.5 million</strong> of eligible expenses, an increase from the previous $3 million ceiling. As the tax credit is calculated at 35% of expenses for the enhanced rate, this means a potential increase from $1,050,000 to $1,575,000 in cash back. </li>
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<li><strong>Increased Capital Limits</strong>: Grind-down thresholds have increased: 
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<li>The enhanced SR&ED rate now starts to phase out gradually for companies starting at $<strong>15 million</strong> in taxable capital (previously $10 million). </li>
<li>The upper limit for getting the enhanced SR&ED rate now is $75 million in taxable capital (up from $50 million). </li>
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<li><strong><strong>Inclusion of Canadian Public Companies in Enhanced Rate</strong></strong>: Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs) – and now, as part of this change, publicly traded Canadian companies – get 35% of SR&ED eligible expenses back as cash. All others get 15% of their SR&ED eligible expenses back as income tax offsets. Including Canadian public companies in the 35% cash-back category is a move that removes a long-standing restriction and opens doors for more innovation funding. </li>
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<li><strong>Restoring Capital Expenditure Eligibility</strong>: After being eliminated a decade ago, capital expenditures are once again eligible under the SR&ED program. This change may allow businesses to include essential equipment and technology costs in their claims. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-who-does-this-help-the-most">Who Does This Help the Most?</h3>
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<li><strong>Canadian Public Corporations:</strong> you may be eligible for a more than 2x increase of your SR&ED amount and get it back as cash! 
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<li>Prior to this change, only Canadian Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs) were eligible for the enhanced SR&ED rate of 35% of eligible expenses back in cash. Everyone else had to make due with 15% of eligible expenses as an income tax offset. Now, Canadian Public Corporations can get access to the 35% cash rate – not just CCPCs. </li>
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<li><strong>Engineering, Manufacturing and Biotechnology firms</strong>: if you have recently bought equipment or machinery for use in R&D, it may now be eligible for SR&ED.  
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<li>Prior to this change, anything that was considered to be a capital expenditure – such as expensive manufacturing or lab equipment – could not be included as a SR&ED expense – even if the piece of equipment was only used for SR&ED purposes. Now, this is no longer the case. Even if it is a capital expenditure, equipment and machinery may be potentially eligible. For example, this means that a $500,000 extruder you bought may get you an extra $175,000 in SR&ED. </li>
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<li><strong>Companies spending more than $3 million on R&D:</strong> you might be able to get 50% more SR&ED cash back. 
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<li>Prior to this change, $3 million was the upper limit on what expenses could be considered for the 35% cash-back rate. This limit has now been increased by 50% to $4.5 million. This means that where before, you may have only gotten back $1 million (3,000,000 * 35%) in cash, you can now get back $1.5 million in cash. </li>
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<li><strong>Companies with > $50 million in taxable capital:</strong> you may be eligible for a 2x or more increase of your SR&ED amount in cash! 
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<li>Prior to this change, if you had more than $50 million in taxable capital, you could only get 15% of the money you spent on eligible R&D back, and it would only offset income tax. Now, this has changed – the threshold has been moved up to $75 million. If you are at or under $75 million in taxable capital and did not claim SR&ED, there is a good chance you are leaving cash on the table.  </li>
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<li><strong>Companies with > $10 million in taxable capital:</strong> you may be eligible for more SR&ED cash back.
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<li>Prior to the change, if your taxable capital was more than $10 million, the amount of cash you got back at a 35% rate got ground down until it was 0 once you reached $50 million in taxable capital. Now, your SR&ED cash back only starts to get ground down if you have $15 million in taxable capital. If this is you, you could see more money in your pocket going forward.  </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-these-reforms-matter-for-canadian-businesses-conducting-r-amp-d">Why These Reforms Matter for Canadian Businesses Conducting R&D</h3>
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<li><strong>Boosting Innovation Capital</strong>: Higher thresholds and restored capital expenditures mean <strong>more funding for R&D projects</strong>. For all companies challenging the technological status quo, investing in developing new products and re-inventing their old ones, this creates significant financial relief. </li>
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<li><strong>Supporting Growing Companies</strong>: By increasing capital limits, SR&ED reforms now benefit mid-sized tech companies, allowing them to scale innovation without outgrowing eligibility as quickly. </li>
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<li><strong>Empowering Canadian Public Companies</strong>: Allowing Canadian publicly traded companies to claim SR&ED credits puts Canadian firms on a more level playing field, ensuring they can compete globally while remaining headquartered in Canada. </li>
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<li><strong>Driving Long-Term Growth</strong>: These changes reflect a broader government focus on <strong>boosting productivity and innovation</strong>, which is critical as Canada seeks to close the gap in R&D investments compared to other nations. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-businesses-should-do-next">What Businesses Should Do Next</h3>
<p>If your business engages in research and development, now is the time to: </p>
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<li><strong>Review your SR&ED claims strategy</strong> to take full advantage of the new thresholds. </li>
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<li><strong>Double-check your capital expenditures,</strong> as they may be eligible costs in upcoming SR&ED applications. </li>
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<li><strong>Reassess eligibility</strong> if you are a Canadian public company or growing tech firm—new opportunities await.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-boast-can-help">How Boast Can Help</h2>
<p>Navigating SR&ED claims can be complex, especially with program changes. <strong>Boast combines advanced technology and expert teams</strong> to help you: </p>
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<p>With over $600 million in innovation funding secured for businesses, Boast is your trusted R&D Tax Credit partner for managing SR&ED claims in this new landscape. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-final-thoughts">Final Thoughts </h2>
<p>The recent SR&ED reforms are a game-changer for Canada’s innovation ecosystem. By increasing access to tax credits and restoring critical funding elements, the government is taking a step forward in supporting homegrown innovators. For Canadian tech companies, these changes represent an opportunity to <strong>scale faster, innovate better, and compete globally</strong>. </p>
<p><strong>Ready to get the most SR&ED money back under the new reforms? </strong>Talk to our experts at Boast and unlock more funding for your innovation journey.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-faqs">FAQs</h2>
<p><strong>What are the key changes in the SR&ED program announced by the CRA?</strong> </p>
<p>The recent reforms to the SR&ED program include: </p>
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<li>Inclusion of <strong>Canadian public companies</strong> for the enhanced, cash back SR&ED tax credits. </li>
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<li>Restoring <strong>capital expenditures</strong> as potentially eligible costs for SR&ED claims. </li>
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<p><strong>How do these SR&ED changes impact growing Canadian businesses?</strong> </p>
<p>The reforms provide significant benefits to small and mid-sized businesses by: </p>
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<p>These changes ensure businesses can access more funding to fuel R&D and growth. </p>
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<p><strong>What types of capital expenditures are now eligible under the SR&ED program?</strong> </p>
<p>Capital expenditures include investments in: </p>
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<p>This change allows businesses to include essential costs that were previously excluded since 2014. As there are many nuances to what is eligible, it is best to consult with an expert on this. </p>
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<p><b>Who is eligible to claim SR&ED </b><strong>tax credits under the enhanced, cash-back rate under the new reforms?</strong> </p>
<p>Businesses eligible for SR&ED tax credits now include: </p>
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<p>The program now accommodates a broader range of businesses to drive innovation. </p>
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<p><strong>What are the next steps for businesses to take advantage of the SR&ED reforms?</strong> </p>
<p>To maximize the benefits of the SR&ED reforms: </p>
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<li><strong>Identify capital expenditures</strong> that now qualify for inclusion in SR&ED claims. </li>
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<li><strong>Prepare for the changes</strong> in the upcoming fiscal year to take full advantage of enhanced credits. </li>
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<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/blog/sred-program-update-what-the-new-changes-mean-for-canadian-innovators/">SR&ED Program Update: What the New Changes Mean for Canadian Innovators </a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:11:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/press-and-awards/boast-and-rippling-partner-to-revolutionize-rd-tax-credit-claims/">Boast and Rippling Partner to Revolutionize R&D Tax Credit Claims</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>VANCOUVER, CANADA, December 11, 2024</strong> – At <a href="https://boast.ai/about-us/">Boast</a>, we are dedicated to helping innovative companies maximize their R&D tax credits through our cutting-edge AI platform. We are excited to announce a groundbreaking <a href="https://www.rippling.com/blog/rippling-boast-ai-partnership">partnership with Rippling</a>, a leader in workforce management solutions. This collaboration will enable businesses to streamline their R&D tax credit claims process by leveraging the combined power of Boast AI’s proprietary AI platform and Rippling’s comprehensive workforce data. </p>
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<p><strong>Supercharging R&D Tax Credit Claims with AI and Integrated Data</strong></p>
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<p>Our AI-driven platform has already transformed the R&D tax credit landscape, making claims faster and less burdensome for innovative companies. By integrating with Rippling’s rich workforce data, we are taking efficiency to the next level. This partnership allows us to automatically capture and analyze relevant payroll and HR data, significantly reducing the time and effort required from our clients while maximizing their potential claims.</p>
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<p>Imad Jebara, CEO of Boast AI, emphasizes the significance of this partnership: <em>“By combining Boast’s advanced AI algorithms and expert team with Rippling’s comprehensive workforce data, we’re not just streamlining the R&D tax credit process – we’re revolutionizing it. This integration allows us to provide even more efficient claims processing while further reducing the burden on our clients. It’s a win-win that will help innovative companies access the capital they need to fuel their growth.”</em> </p>
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<p><strong>Unlocking More Value for Innovative Companies</strong></p>
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<p>With this partnership, Boast and <a href="https://app.rippling.com/app-shop/app/boastapp">Rippling clients</a> can expect:</p>
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<li><strong>Streamlined Claims Process:</strong> By leveraging comprehensive data, we can simplify the identification of data, making the claims process quicker and more efficient. </li>
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<li><strong>Reduced Time Investment:</strong> The integration minimizes the need for manual data gathering, allowing companies to focus on what they do best – innovating. </li>
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<li><strong>Faster Access to Capital:</strong> Streamlined processes equal quicker claim submissions and faster access to vital R&D funding. </li>
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<p><strong>Empowering Innovation Across North America</strong></p>
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<p>Every year, billions of dollars in R&D tax credits go unclaimed. Our mission at Boast has always been to change this, making it easier for innovative companies to access the funding they deserve. This partnership with Rippling is a significant step forward in achieving this goal. </p>
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<p>By combining Boast’s decade of expertise in R&D tax credits, our advanced AI platform, and now Rippling’s comprehensive workforce data, we are setting a new standard in the industry. </p>
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<p><strong>Join Us in Shaping the Future of R&D Funding</strong></p>
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<p>If you’re a Boast or Rippling client, you’re about to experience a new level of efficiency in your R&D tax credit claims. If you’re not yet part of our ecosystem, there’s never been a better time to <a href="https://boast.ai/lp/partner-rippling/">explore how we can help you</a> unlock the full potential of your R&D investments. </p>
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<p>At Boast, we are excited to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in R&D tax credit claims, always with the goal of fueling innovation and growth for businesses across North America. </p>
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<p><strong>ABOUT BOAST</strong></p>
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<p>Boast specializes in helping organizations claim and access eligible R&D tax credits, minimizing audit risks and time-consuming processes in Canada and the United States. Boast combines in-house technical and R&D tax expertise with the latest AI technology to help companies effortlessly navigate the complexities of tax credits, enabling them to focus on what they do best: Innovate.</p>
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<p>Since Boast’s founding in 2011, we’ve helped more than 1500 businesses across North America tap into more than $600 million in innovation capital to build stronger products, extend their runway and drive world-changing innovation. </p>
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</div></div></div></div></div><p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/press-and-awards/boast-and-rippling-partner-to-revolutionize-rd-tax-credit-claims/">Boast and Rippling Partner to Revolutionize R&D Tax Credit Claims</a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Davenport]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of What The Tech from Boast AI, we’re thrilled to welcome onto the show entrepreneur-extraordinaire David Brennan! </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/blog/unlock-real-time-saas-insights-with-david-brennan-of-arkeo/">Unlock Real-Time SaaS Insights with David Brennan of Arkeo </a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<p>On this episode of What The Tech from Boast AI, we’re thrilled to welcome onto the show entrepreneur-extraordinaire David Brennan!  </p>
<p>David is the CEO and Co-Founder of Arkeo AI, which is a SaaS Copilot that enables sales teams to achieve faster win rates and ultimately close more deals. More than just a sales tool, Arkeo AI is designed specifically for SaaS founders and their teams to make informed decisions and drive growth. As customers integrate their systems, Arkeo offers AI Agents tailored to specific departments that continuously analyze data and deliver actionable insights while also alerting to opportunities and threats. </p>
<p>As powerful as the Arkeo AI solution is, this is hardly David’s first go-round in the entrepreneurship space. He holds an Executive MBA with a specialization in Innovative Leadership, co-founded Safety Evolution in 2016, and helped execute the strategic acquisition of SafetyTrek in 2022 before embarking on the Arkeo Ai journey.  </p>
<p>It’s an impressive career to date, and David shares some of his expertise for building a successful AI business in 2024, and what’s on deck for the future. </p>
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<p>The creativity—and competition—of entrepreneurship is what got David Brennan initially excited about joining the startup game. While his ingenuity was born at the RV park, where he sold gold to American tourists alongside his dad, the sales bug stuck with him throughout his education, as it pushed him into a love of business that embraced his natural sales instincts.  </p>
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<p>David is a podcaster in his own right. While growing his audience and creating compelling content is one piece of the puzzle, it’s really about learning from fellow founders and innovators through a medium that the entire tech ecosystem and startup community can leverage.  </p>
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<p>As David explains, tapping into the wealth of accelerator and incubator networks across North America that specialize in supporting tech startups and founder journeys is critical. You never want to start your entrepreneurship journey without some sort of roadmap—even if it’s only a rough sketch—which these communities can provide. </p>
<p>Check out the full interview on <a href="https://youtu.be/lnfIJKMj3nc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boast’s YouTube channel here</a>. </p>
<p><strong>To learn how you can tap into your R&D as a source of growth for your tech business, </strong><a href="https://boast.ai/talk-to-an-expert/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>talk to an expert at Boast today</strong></a><strong>. </strong> </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/blog/unlock-real-time-saas-insights-with-david-brennan-of-arkeo/">Unlock Real-Time SaaS Insights with David Brennan of Arkeo </a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<title>Creating Personalize Connections with Rustam Sengupta of Tuktu Care </title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Davenport]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>On this latest episode of What The Tech, we welcome the Founder & CEO of Tuktu Care, Rustam Sengupta! Rustam is a passionate serial entrepreneur with a focus on senior care technology, climate change, and renewable energy. As the founder and CEO of Tuktu Care, an on-demand marketplace that connects aging adults with local [...]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/blog/creating-personalize-connections-with-rustam-sengupta-of-tuktu-care/">Creating Personalize Connections with Rustam Sengupta of Tuktu Care </a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<p>On this latest episode of What The Tech, we welcome the Founder & CEO of Tuktu Care, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustam-sengupta/">Rustam Sengupta</a>!  </p>
<p>Rustam is a passionate serial entrepreneur with a focus on senior care technology, climate change, and renewable energy. As the <a href="https://tuktu.ca/">founder and CEO of Tuktu Care</a>, an on-demand marketplace that connects aging adults with local providers and companions, he leads the creation of innovative solutions for better aging in place.  </p>
<p>Before Tuktu Care, Rustam worked with SDTC, one of Canada’s leading sustainable energy funding organizations, and taught at the University of British Columbia. He also managed research projects for the Initiative for Sustainable Energy Policy (ISEP) at Johns Hopkins University.  </p>
<p>If that wasn’t enough, Rustam also serves on the boards of several impactful organizations and nonprofits, while also serving as Executive in Residence at the Foresight Cleantech Accelerator in Vancouver—a group that we’re big fans of here at Boast!  </p>
<p>It’s an impressive CV and I cannot wait to pick Rustam’s brain on what it takes to achieve success and drive such positive change as an entrepreneur. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Smart Tech to increase happiness </h2>
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<p>Rustam and the team at Tuktu Care understand that artificial intelligence has the power to drive more than just efficiency. By leveraging AI-powered companionship solutions, his team can do matchmaking that helps connect seniors or those with need with the perfect companions to help with their healthcare or just tackling the day-to-day. </p>
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<p>The Tuktu Care platform is designed to learn how those in need of support from third-party healthcare providers on a day-to-day basis want their relationships to play out. From matching personalities to ensuring relevant skillsets are brought to the table, the beauty of their healthtech solution is that the experience of engaging with Tuktu Care is itself a source of joy for many users. </p>
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<p>Taking out the middle layer has helped make Tuktu up to 50 percent more affordable in connecting those in need with caretakers, companions or healthcare professionals. Beyond affordability, there’s layers of vetting, security and even comfort that users can rest assured will be handled throughout the entire interaction with Tuktu Care’s services. </p>
<p>Check out the full interview with Rustam on <a href="https://youtu.be/FfaVIGJyt1U" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boast’s YouTube channel here</a>. </p>
<p><strong>To learn more about how to turn your product development into a source of growth for your team, </strong><a href="https://boast.ai/talk-to-an-expert/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>talk to an expert from Boast today.</strong></a><strong> </strong> </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/blog/creating-personalize-connections-with-rustam-sengupta-of-tuktu-care/">Creating Personalize Connections with Rustam Sengupta of Tuktu Care </a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Davenport]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:11:15 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to What The Tech from Boast AI, where we talk with some of the brilliant minds behind new and exciting tech initiatives to learn what it takes to tackle “technological uncertainty” and, eventually, change the world. Today we welcome VentureX Principal Sydney Wong onto the show! Sydney is an exited tech founder turned [...]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/blog/build-for-your-market-with-sydney-wong/">Build For Your Market with Sydney Wong </a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<p>Welcome to What The Tech from Boast AI, where we talk with some of the brilliant minds behind new and exciting tech initiatives to learn what it takes to tackle “technological uncertainty” and, eventually, change the world.  </p>
<p>Today we welcome <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneywong1/">VentureX Principal Sydney Wong</a> onto the show! Sydney is an exited tech founder turned early-stage investor with 10+ years of experience in venture capital, startups, and management consulting. She currently leads investments at VentureX Capital and built their venture studio from the ground up as a first hire. Her expertise spans deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio support, with a track record in PreSeed to Series A.  </p>
<p>On top of all that, Sydney is passionate about building high-impact startups and fostering a strong VC community as Chapter Lead for Women in VC. It’s an incredible mission, and we pick her brain on her experiences to date in the startup space, what’s on deck for the rest of 2024, and her take on the tech and startup ecosystem heading into 2025. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Golden Age and Battleground of Tech Startups </h2>
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<p>It’s both the easiest time to build a tech startup, as well as the most competitive. While artificial intelligence has leveled the playing field in some ways when it comes to ideating and starting a business, it’s introduced more risk than ever that the investor community is keeping eyes on as they target the best funding and growth opportunities. </p>
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<p>You should never build a business just to attract an investor or funding in today’s startup ecosystem. Customers or prospective users need to always be your North Star to ensure that your product actually has a growth trajectory that will keep your venture capital partners excited about supporting your vision. </p>
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<p>Founders can’t put blinders on when they are building solutions. Solving acute, personal issues are one way to envision a new solution or business, but for investment teams need to be sure they’re actually addressing a market—not executing product development in a vacuum. </p>
<p>Stream the full interview with Sydney on <a href="https://youtu.be/bZQB3Tq5zCQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boast’s YouTube channel here</a>.  </p>
<p><strong>To learn more about how to turn your R&D into a source of growth, </strong><a href="https://boast.ai/talk-to-an-expert/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>talk to an expert at Boast today</strong></a><strong>. </strong> </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/blog/build-for-your-market-with-sydney-wong/">Build For Your Market with Sydney Wong </a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Davenport]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:47:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>On the latest What The Tech podcast we welcome CTO and Co-Founder of Adauris Ve Sharma. Adauris is a B2B SaaS narration tool for publishers that enables written content to be instantly transformed into rich audio experiences.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/resources/podcasts/maximizing-the-value-of-content-with-ve-sharma-of-adauris/">Maximizing the Value of Content with Ve Sharma of Adauris </a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<p>On the latest <em>What The Tech</em> podcast we welcome <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/varun-d-sharma/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CTO and Co-Founder of Adauris Ve Sharma</a>. Adauris is a B2B SaaS narration tool for publishers that enables written content to be instantly transformed into rich audio experiences.  </p>
<p>As an audiophile himself, Ve is passionate about <a href="https://www.adauris.ai/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Adauris’s mission to help publishers & content creators</a> create greater value from each piece of their writing, increasing accessibility and driving content engagement throughout the day through audio. </p>
<p>Their platform combines synthetic narration with a suite of features designed to drive engagement, deliver the best audio experience, and provide rich insights into listeners’ behavior. </p>
<p>It is some very cool tech with a great mission behind it, and I’m excited to pick Ve’s brain on Adauris’s success to date, working with partners throughout the North American tech and startup ecosystem, and what’s on deck for the future. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Startup funding for growth </h2>
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<p>Even as a CTO who was playing a pivotal role in building their business, Ve knew that tackling Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit claims could be a tricky process. Beyond the “gotchas,” there are plenty of horror stories around the startup ecosystem of tax credit claims gone wrong and dozens—if not hundreds—of hours sank with little success. </p>
<p>There was also a flip side to those SR&ED horror stories, and that was Boast, as others across Ve’s network all had a smooth and seamless experience working with our team to maximize their R&D tax credit claims. With unmatched tech and tax expertise, along with our own experience building fast-growth businesses, Boast is the perfect partner for entrepreneurs like Ve.  </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Joining a League of Innovators </h2>
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<p>Some of the best conversations we have with founders are with those who hadn’t necessarily expected to find themselves leading a business.  </p>
<p>For Ve, he took a solution-oriented approach into formulating his idea and finding the resources he needed to build it. From there, he tapped into his valuable local tech ecosystem to fill in the gaps in his expertise and—as Ve puts it—the rest is history.  </p>
<p>It’s a winning formula for startup success and really emphasizes the importance of tapping into incubators and accelerators to understand the realities of business as well as the true value (and viability) of your ideas.  </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">To learn more about the role Boast plays in teh tech ecosystem and how we’ve helped teams like Ve’s maximize growth by optimizing their R&D, <a href="https://boast.ai/talk-to-an-expert/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">talk to an expert today</a>.  </h3>
<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/resources/podcasts/maximizing-the-value-of-content-with-ve-sharma-of-adauris/">Maximizing the Value of Content with Ve Sharma of Adauris </a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<title>Boast at SaaS North Conference 2024: Supporting software success across North America </title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Davenport]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:14:55 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Our latest stop took us to Canada’s capital for a week of fun in Ottawa, where each year the SaaS North Conference brings together stakeholders across the software ecosystem. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/blog/boast-at-saas-north-conference-2024-supporting-software-success-across-north-america/">Boast at SaaS North Conference 2024: Supporting software success across North America </a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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<p>The Boast team has been meeting with innovators across North America these past few months to spread the word about how to maximize innovation and growth by unlocking the true value of your organization’s research and development.  </p>
<p>Our latest stop took us to Canada’s capital for a week of fun in Ottawa, where each year the <a href="https://saasnorth.com/">SaaS North Conference</a> brings together stakeholders across the software ecosystem. </p>
<p>Along with holding it down right outside the keynote hall at Booth A10 all week, our team tracked down some of the biggest movers and shakers at the event for a quick chat to discuss the undeniable innovation being born out of events like these.  </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Support at all stages of the SaaS lifecycle </h2>
<p>Day 1 got off to a great start as the Boast team got to connect IRL with our long-time pal and venture-builder extraordinaire <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallascprice/">Dallas Price</a> at Booth A10! </p>
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<p>Dallas was featured on a panel discussing the various funding paths available to entrepreneurs in the SaaS ecosystem. As he told Paul Davenport, leveraging Venture Capital (VC) is the logical path for many founders, but it’s not the only way to find your innovation.  </p>
<p>Check out <a href="https://boast.ai/blog/what-the-tech-episode-11-solve-big-hairy-problems-with-dallas-from-forum-ventures/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas’s interview with Paul last year</a> to learn more about how he’s helping tech leaders fund and build innovative businesses in North America and beyond.  </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SaaS support beyond just funding </h2>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-fortin-468ba319a/">Simon Fortin</a> and the team from <a href="https://supportmymac.ca/">SupportMyMac</a> are one of the many SaaS support solutions meeting with software leaders in Ottawa last week. </p>
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<p>Both Simon and Paul Davenport are two-time attendees of Saas North, and they both agree that 2024 is somehow even more exciting than last year, with so many stakeholders in the software ecosystem making their presence known.  </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New founders entering the SaaS space </h2>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryllebond/">Cheryl Bond (LeBarr)</a> of <a href="https://27k.io/">27K</a> has one of those unconventional entrepreneur journeys that make events like SaaS North Conference so worthwhile. </p>
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<p>With a background in fashion, Cheryl and her team unlocked game-changing innovation in the custom apparel space that’s introducing automation and efficiency like never before. </p>
<p>Cheryl joined Paul Davenport at Booth A10 to chat about funding and learn more about the tax credits available to businesses in both the US and Canada. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Connecting with the MC on the floor in Ottawa </h2>
<p>As the MC for SaaS North 2024, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelabarcenas/">Manuela Bárcenas</a> of the <a href="https://fellow.app/">Fellow App</a> has a packed schedule. She still took the time to connect with Paul Davenport from Boast about the amazing SaaS ecosystem that turns out for this incredible event each year. </p>
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<p>While the Ottawa community are one piece of the puzzle, it’s the support from across Canada that sets this event apart. Resources abound—from funding to development—and the organizers go out of their way to ensure plenty of creative collisions take place throughout these incredible 2 days.  </p>
<p>Another familiar face to anyone who had their eyes on the main stage was <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/js-patenaude-1677671bb/">JS Patenaude</a> of <a href="https://www.fireraven.ai/">Fireraven</a>, who gave one of the standout pitches on Day 1. </p>
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<p>JS stopped by the Boast booth to share their innovation story and the opportunity to both partner and invest in a powerful Canadian startup  </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New and old friends stop by to chat about Tax Credits </h2>
<p>Of course, one of our highlights from each year’s SaaS North is catching up with <a href="https://knak.com/">Ottawa-based Knak</a>, one of the premier SaaS solutions born from this incredible tech community. </p>
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<p>Boast wasn’t the first provider that <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-proulx-4686423/">Patrick Proulx</a> and the team at Knak turned to for SR&ED. But after our team of skilled tech writers turned what used to be a hassle into “practically an afterthought” his team never looked back. </p>
<p>Boast helped Knak maximize their R&D tax credit claim while taking the work off their shoulders—allowing the Knak team to keep innovating and get the recoup on their product development investments that they deserved. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Unpacking the SaaS metrics that matter most </h2>
<p>On Day 2 of the event, we were thrilled to catch up with one of Boast’s longtime partners <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenthibodeau/">Lauren Thibodeau</a>, whose work at <a href="https://saascan.ca/">SaaSCan</a> has been invaluable to helping founders in the software space understand what success should look like. </p>
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<p>Both Lauren’s research and <a href="https://boast.ai/blog/infographic-2024-state-of-rd-benchmarks-report/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boast’s own R&D Benchmark Study</a> emphasize how critical it is for companies to maximize their innovation runway in 2024 through a diversified capital strategy.   </p>
<p>Lauren caught up with Paul Davenport bright and early on Day 2 to discuss the amazing founders who she’s connected with, the value of R&D tax credits and what’s in store for Canada’s SaaS ecosystem in 2025.  </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Innovation leaders on the cutting-edge of building great SaaS </h2>
<p>We were pumped to see another familiar face in the form of Lodestone’s own Dennis Chow, who recently stopped by our <a href="https://boast.ai/blog/leveling-up-with-dennis-chow-of-lodestone/">What The Tech podcast</a> following his big win at the Code Launch Accelerator pitch competition over the summer in Toronto. </p>
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<p>What sets Lodestone apart is that it offers a truly holistic solution for product development —including helping product leaders shape the narrative around fresh solutions to help maximize their market potential. </p>
<p>It’s sympatico with our mission here at Boast: Help teams maximize their product innovation (and focus on the work they do best) while we focus on turning that innovation into funding through tax credits. </p>
<p>In that same vein, Jane Maslianska and the team at <a href="https://staffnash.com/">Staff Nash</a> want to accelerate and simplify the process of finding talent for SaaS leaders. </p>
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<p>Jane and her team were Boast’s neighbors on the floor and took advantage of the amazing, friendly atmosphere that only SaaS North can foster. </p>
<p>Building great software hinges on efficiency, and both Boast and the Staff Nash team have the expertise to help teams maximize output without over-extending their resources. </p>
<p>While it was a whirlwind week in Ottawa, the Boast team is always on the road looking to help businesses not just tap into the funding they deserve to drive more innovation, but streamline processes for long-term success.  </p>
<p>To learn more about Boast’s combination of AI-driven platform excellence with unmatched tax and tech expertise, <a href="https://boast.ai/talk-to-an-expert/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">talk to an expert today</a>.  </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://boast.ai/blog/boast-at-saas-north-conference-2024-supporting-software-success-across-north-america/">Boast at SaaS North Conference 2024: Supporting software success across North America </a> appeared first on <a href="https://boast.ai">Boast</a>.</p>
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