I) SR&ED Tax Credit - Crash Course: 9:00am - 12:00pm – $100 + GST
A case study illustrating the preparation of a complete "Scientific Research & Experimental Development" (SR&ED) tax credit claim including all required tax forms.
II) R&D Base - User Luncheons: 12:15 - 1:00pm – NO CHARGE
A lighthearted seminar on how to use "R&D Base", our web-based software (www.rdbase.net) to document and manage both the technical and financial information required for SR&ED tax credit claims.
III) Guest Speaker – 1:00 - 2:00 pm - NO CHARGE
Interactive discussions of topics including grants, patents & marketing of intellectual property.
IV) SR&ED Eligibility within Software Development: 2:00 - 3:30pm: – $100 + GST
A review of eligible projects and documentation problems specific to the software development industry.
"3 Steps to Simplifying Your Software Development Projects for Tax Credits", is presented by David Sabina. To survive in any industry today, one’s business must be innovative and resourceful. Even the slightest improvements to products or processes could be vital to business' survival. This course will focus on the SR&ED Tax Credit Program and Software Development eligibility.
"No matter how small one's business is, if there are eligible projects, these businesses may qualify. Attendees will become educated on the subject and learn about a new methodology to simplify the SR&ED process benefiting business models in a great way," said David Sabina, Director, MEUK Corporation.
"Advanced Issues – SR&ED Income Tax Cases – Analyzing what is Black vs. White vs. Grey", is also presented by David Sabina and will illustrate how various technological and financial issues require the use of professional judgment. It will include an overview of recent SR&ED tax cases and related implications for claimants.
"SR&ED has taken a front seat in assisting organizations to significantly upgrade and develop their software development cycles to improve their companies productivity and ROI. These programs will demystify criteria and access to these funds," said Bruce Cole, Show Director, IT360 Conference & Expo.
David Sabina has completed the CICA's in-depth tax course and currently is Director at MEUK Corporation. For over 15 years, Sabina's background encompasses the design and implementation of systems to enable enterprises of all sizes to document and evaluate their R&D efforts. His primary focus is to provide scientific and development personnel with simple but effective tools to document and augment their research efforts. Sabina is also currently the team leader of the Hamilton & St. Catharine's area SR&ED practitioners' group. This group represents professionals from the accounting, legal and scientific professions, all of whom are engaged in the practice of SR&ED tax credit claim preparation. This group continuously makes representations to Ottawa whenever they see opportunities to enhance the SR&ED legislation for the benefit of all taxpayers.
Registration increases daily for IT360 Conference & Expo, Canada’s only comprehensive IT event dedicated to providing business professionals complete IT solutions. MEUK's two featured sessions are included at no extra cost in all attendee registrations.
IT360° Conference and Expo is an IT360 Inc. event managed by Plum Communications working in partnership with ITWorld Canada addresses the critical issues facing the industry while providing realistic strategies to enable the implementation of the best and most cost efficient solutions. Plum Communications Inc. is a leading Canadian organizer of community-based IT events "Cultivating Innovation in Technology" since 1984 focusing on what companies are doing and how IT professionals are implementing new systems.
Organizations that are innovative and resourceful will see the benefits of a returning economy. To that end constant enhancements, changes must be made to existing products and processes including the development of new ones. It is very likely that you qualify for the SR&ED (Scientific Research & Experimental Development) Tax Credit. Attend our free presentations!
What is SR&ED / RDBASE.NET: A lighthearted demonstration on how to use our R&D Base software to document the technical and financial information required for SR&ED tax credit claims.
SR&ED Tax Credit Crash Course: A case study illustrating the preparation of a complete “Scientific Research & Experimental Development” (SR&ED) tax credit claim including all required tax forms.
SR&ED Tax Court Cases: Review of "contentious" SR&ED issues illustrated by analyzing some of the major SR&ED income tax cases of the past three decades.
What is SR&ED / RDBASE.NET
(English presentation)– 10:00am - 10:15am
(French presentation)– 11:00am - 11:15am
SR&ED Tax Credit Crash Course
(English presentation)– 12:00pm - 1:00pm
(English presentation)– 1:00pm - 1:15pm
SR&ED Tax Court Cases
(English presentation)– 2:00pm - 3:00pm
(French presentation)– 3:00pm - 3:15pm
(English & French presentation)– 4:00pm - 4:30pm
The Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS) is Quebec's definitive manufacturing event – and the only place to make side-by-side evaluations of equipment, accessories and supplies from the leading machine tool manufacturers and distributors in Canada. MMTS also includes a strong factory automation focus including control systems, software and hardware, assembly technology and test/inspection. Technology-focused exhibits, along with a relevant industry keynote, interactive town hall experience and cutting-edge technical sessions make MMTS a must-see event for manufacturers looking for the products, solutions and technology they need to stay competitive.
V) SR&ED "Practitioner Workshop" - 4:30 - 6:00pm - NO CHARGE
Further discussion of current SR&ED Tax Credit issues for advanced claimants ∓ claim preparers.
Is your company involved in developing new or existing products?
Do you want to recover up to 65% of your research and development costs?
Attend the "SR&ED Lunch and Learn Series" Sponsored by MEUK Corporation and discover how your company may qualify for substantial tax refunds under the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Credit Program
SR&ED Tax Credit Crash Course - Technical Descriptions "Case Studies"
October 7, 2010 – 11:00am - 1:00pm
SR&ED Tax Credit Crash Course - Financial and Tax Filing Issues
October 8, 2010 – 11:00am - 1:00pm
Advanced issues – SR&ED income tax cases
October 9, 2010 – 11:00am - 1:00pm
In October, 2010 the Toronto Congress Centre's brand new North Hall will transform into a premier forum for all things manufacturing. Both buyers and sellers will benefit from an enhanced event experience including the addition of new technologies and a new zoned format. The NEW CMW is the evolution of a brand that continues to deliver the cutting-edge technology, live equipment demonstrations, unparallelled networking and expert-led learning you have come to expect --- we've just found a way to make it even better.
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