Province guide

SR&ED in New Brunswick

New Brunswick companies in software, forestry tech, and advanced manufacturing can access federal SR&ED plus the New Brunswick research and development tax credit.

Key considerations

Bilingual operations do not change federal eligibility — technical substance drives the claim

Smaller Atlantic CCPCs often rely on refundable federal ITCs for cash flow

Provincial credit calculations should mirror federal qualified expenditure categories

Fredericton and Moncton tech scenes — CRA expects specificity in software narratives

Forms and programs

Federal SR&ED rules apply nationwide. Provincial schedules and credits vary — we prepare both layers where applicable.

  • T661 — federal SR&ED claim
  • New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
  • Provincial corporate tax integration via T2
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