Precision in SR&ED & Tax Strategy
Engineering financial success for Canadian innovators since 2005
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Partner Insights:
Uncovering True R&D
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Partner Insights
Beyond Consulting: Fueling the Canadian Ecosystem
Championing Next-Gen Innovators
Checkpoint actively partners with top-tier startup incubators and alliances across the country—from Velocity in Waterloo and Volta in Halifax to the Beekeeper Alliance in Alberta.
By investing our time and expertise, we help early-stage companies build their R&D and financial foundations the right way.
Community, Arts & Independent Media
We actively back essential local safety nets like the Mississauga Food Bank, champion the arts through the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Crane Creations Theatre Company, and support forward-thinking, independent journalism through The Logic.
Celebrating Business Excellence
This dedication to our community’s success is mirrored in our own work, having recently been honored with the BASA Best Campaign award for our commitment to impactful communication.
We help you capture:
What problem you were solving
What problem you were solving
What problem you were solving
Our technical specialists speak your language.
Whether you are architecting a cloud database, scaling a bioreactor, or overcoming mechanical failure, we understand your underlying constraints without needing a beginner's explanation.
What problem you were solving
What problem you were solving
Frequently Asked Questions
We speak your technical language
What is the precise difference between R&D and SR&ED?
Standard R&D utilizes proven methods to create commercial products. SR&ED-eligible work begins only when standard engineering fails, forcing your team to overcome a genuine "technological uncertainty" through systematic investigation.
Why are the new CRA guidelines considered misleading?
The CRA simplified its language, but not the underlying legislation. Companies frequently mistake their commercial milestones for technological advancements, leading to flawed claims, severe audit risks, and rejected submissions.
Why hire a consultancy instead of filing internally?
Internal engineering teams lack the specialized compliance vocabulary required by the CRA. We act as technical translators, mapping your raw engineering data to strict legal definitions to maximize your return and bulletproof your claim.
What are the red flags of an unreliable SR&ED partner?
Avoid firms that promise 100% success rates prior to a technical audit, those that substitute human technical analysis with automated software, or those claiming to have "insider" CRA access.
When is litigation in the Tax Court of Canada (TCC) necessary?
The TCC is the final arbiter, utilized only when internal CRA administrative appeals are exhausted. It provides an independent judicial review of your technical and financial eligibility, completely separate from the CRA's internal ecosystem.
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