What is the SR&ED tax credit in Canada?

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program provides Canadian-Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs) with up to a 35% refundable federal tax credit on qualifying R&D expenditures (salaries, contractor fees, and materials), plus additional provincial credits.

How does the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE) protect startup founders?

When you sell shares of a Qualified Small Business Corporation (QSBC), Canadian founders can exempt up to $1,250,000 of capital gains from tax per shareholder. TaxTribe structures your startup from day one to ensure full LCGE compliance.

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