Province guide

SR&ED in Nova Scotia

Halifax's growing tech and ocean-innovation cluster drives Atlantic Canada's SR&ED activity. We support Nova Scotia CCPCs with federal claims and Nova Scotia R&D tax credit integration.

Key considerations

Ocean tech and defence-adjacent R&D must document uncertainty beyond standard engineering

Nova Scotia research and development tax credit adds provincial value for qualifying corporations

Atlantic Canada payroll and contractor mix — watch 80% subcontractor rule on federal side

Multi-province teams with Halifax HQ need clean fiscal-year project boundaries

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
  • Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit
  • T2 with Nova Scotia provincial schedules
Free SR&ED readiness check

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Not sure whether to use software, hire a large firm, or file yourself? These guides break down the trade-offs.

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Start with a free readiness score, or talk to a consultant about your project and fiscal year.