Effortless SR&EDMaximize Refunds. Accelerate Innovation, Reduce RiskRecover up to 64% of your R&D spend with low-risk, non-dilutive fundingAt Spritz our mission is to make SR&ED preparation a true partnership with an trusted advisor.
Every claim, no matter the size, is handled directly by senior R&D tax credit experts. You won’t be handed off to junior staff or an AI tool. With us, you get expert consulting from start to finish.
As a boutique firm, we put clients first. That means personalized, expert-led service at every stage, something larger firms simply can’t match. The result: your claim gets the attention it deserves and your benefits are maximized.
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Simplify your SR&ED claims, so you can focus on what's next.
Expert Advice
We immerse ourselves in your business, from processes to data systems, to craft high-impact claims that drive growth and minimize downtime.
Comprehensive Guidance
From data collection to audits, we provide end-to-end support, ensuring fully compliant claims at no extra cost. As a boutique firm, we put clients first. That means personalized, expert-led service at every stage, something larger firms simply can’t match. The result: your claim gets the attention it deserves and your benefits are maximized.
Real-World Experience, Real Results
With more than 10 years experience in R&D environments , we simplify complex projects and align them with CRA requirements.
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Audits happen. At Spritz we ensure every claim is prepared to be audit-ready, and provide full audit support, at no extra cost, to ensure a stress free process
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We’re committed to your success, offering ongoing recommendations and insights to strengthen future claims, enhance CRA compliance, and streamline the SR&ED process year after year
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We specialize in analyzing diverse data systems using a proven methodology to review your project management, time tracking, and code ticketing systems. These insights enable us to craft tailored, high-impact claims that align with your unique project needs.
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The SR&ED (Scientific Research & Experimental Development) program supports Canadian businesses conducting R&D with tax credits and refunds.
As Canada’s largest innovation program, it provides over $4 billion annually to 20,000+ claimants.
Designed to encourage innovation, SR&ED fosters scientific and technological advancements while creating jobs in Canada.
Administered by the CRA under the Income Tax Act, the program applies to expenditures incurred within a taxation year.
Eligible projects can benefit through Investment Tax Credits (ITC) which can come in the form of a cash refund.
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Generous Refunds: Recover up to 35% of eligible R&D expenditures as a refundable tax credit (for CCPCs).
Wide Coverage: Eligible expenditures include salaries, materials, contractor fees, and overhead costs.
Flexible Benefits: Receive refundable or non-refundable credits based on your business type and expenditures.
Cash Flow Boost: SR&ED refunds can be reinvested into your business to fuel further innovation.
Retroactive Claims: Recover amounts from eligible R&D projects completed in the past fiscal year
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All claims which have been accepted as filed will be typically be processed within 60 calendar days of the date received.
Refundable claims selected for review/audit will be completed within 180 calendar days of the date received.
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All SR&ED claims have a reporting deadline of 18 months from the end of the tax year for which you are claiming expenditures for.
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Our fees are on a contingency bases. That means we take all the risk and only charge you if your claim succeeds.
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100%. We are experienced in handling claims across a wide variety of dev and tracking tools (including Jira, Github, Slack, Harvest…etc). We can quickly extract and analyze data from any system and help streamline claim preparation and increasing CRA compliance
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We can guide you through the process with ease, and specialize in helping you set up the right systems for success going forward. From determining eligible work, to preparing your supporting materials, our team takes this on so you can focus on innovating, not paperwork
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At Spritz, we eliminate the need for dozens of hours of your time spent on this. From kick-off through technical documentation, our average claim requires less than 3 hours of input from your whole team to build a claim.
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Yes. Full audit defense is included at no extra cost. We stand by every claim we submit.
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Integrity is central: our goal is to maximize your claim within the rules. Every claim we submit is designed to withstand CRA review.
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With traditional accounting firms, SR&ED claims are often handed off to junior staff or treated as an add-on service. We do things differently. Every claim is prepared by senior specialists who understand both the technical and financial sides of the program, so nothing gets lost in translation.
Unlike large firms, we don’t rely on templates or a “volume game.” We work directly with your team, use your existing tools, and keep your time commitment to just a few hours. Plus, our fees are success-based, no upfront costs, no surprises.
In short: no juniors, no generic process, just expert guidance and claims built to withstand CRA review.
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Most claims are prepared in weeks, not months.
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You can claim up to 18 months after your fiscal year ends, often letting first-time filers recover for the last two fiscal years.
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We don’t limit ourselves to one industry; innovation takes many forms. Most of our clients are in software, hardware, manufacturing, clean tech, and life sciences, but we’ve also worked with companies in everything from food science to robotics.
The common thread? Teams solving technical challenges that require experimentation. If you’re pushing boundaries, chances are there’s an SR&ED claim to unlock.