A Smarter Way to Start Your SR&ED Claim
Find out if your R&D could qualify — and what it could be worth.
HLP R&D Express analyzes information about your project to identify its potential eligibility for the SR&ED tax credit program and provide an initial estimate of the tax credits your business could claim.
Fast. Simple. Confidential.
Why use HLP R&D Express
Discover Your R&D Potential in Minutes
Many Canadian businesses perform eligible R&D without realizing it. HLP R&D Express gives you a simple way to assess your project, understand its potential for SR&ED and estimate what your R&D could be worth — before taking the next step.
Assess Your Project’s SR&ED Potential
Answer a few questions about the technological challenges you faced and the work performed. R&D Express analyzes your information to identify whether your project shows potential for SR&ED eligibility.
Estimate Your Potential Tax Credits
Enter your approximate R&D salaries, subcontractor costs and material expenses to receive an initial estimate of the potential value of your SR&ED claim.
Get an Answer Quickly
No lengthy forms or technical tax knowledge required. R&D Express guides you through the assessment step by step and gives you an immediate preliminary result based on the information you provide.
Backed by Services HLP SR&ED Expertise
R&D Express combines technology with more than 25 years of Services HLP experience. When your project shows potential, an HLP expert can review your results and help you determine the next steps for your claim.
Technology backed by real SR&ED expertise
Technology backed by real SR&ED expertise
HLP R&D Express was designed to make the first steps of an SR&ED assessment faster and easier — but software alone cannot replace the experience of an SR&ED professional.
Behind R&D Express is the Services HLP team, with more than 25 years of experience helping Canadian businesses identify, prepare and defend their SR&ED claims.
When your project requires a closer look, an HLP expert can review the information you provided, discuss the technological challenges with you and help identify activities and expenditures that may qualify.
From an initial R&D Express assessment to the preparation of a complete claim — and support during a CRA review — our experts are there when you need them.
R&D Express gives you a place to start. HLP gives you the expertise to take it further.
About
More than 25 years of SR&ED experience
Since 1997, Services HLP has helped Canadian businesses navigate the scientific, technological and financial requirements of the SR&ED program.
Our team works directly with business owners, engineers, developers and technical teams to understand the work behind their innovations and translate that work into clear, well-supported SR&ED claims.
Over the years, Services HLP has helped clients recover more than $200 million in R&D tax credits.
Today, R&D Express brings that experience into a simpler digital environment — giving businesses a faster way to explore their R&D potential while keeping experienced HLP professionals within reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about HLP R&D Express or SR&ED? Find answers to the most common questions below. If you need help with your project, an HLP expert is always within reach.
1. Is HLP R&D Express free to use?
Yes. The initial R&D Express project assessment and potential tax credit estimate are free. There is no obligation to retain Services HLP after completing your assessment.
2. What does HLP R&D Express do?
HLP R&D Express helps you evaluate whether your project shows potential for SR&ED eligibility and provides an initial estimate of the tax credits your business could claim. Simply answer a series of questions about your project and provide an estimate of your R&D expenditures.
3. Does R&D Express determine if my project is eligible for SR&ED?
R&D Express provides a preliminary assessment of your project’s potential eligibility based on the information you provide. It does not guarantee that a project will qualify. Final eligibility is determined under the applicable SR&ED rules and may be reviewed by the Canada Revenue Agency or Revenu Québec.
4. How accurate is the estimated SR&ED tax credit?
The estimate is intended to give you an indication of what your R&D could potentially be worth. The actual amount may vary based on your company’s tax situation, eligible expenditures, government assistance, corporate structure and other factors. An HLP expert can provide a more detailed calculation.
5. What information do I need to complete an assessment?
You should be prepared to briefly describe your project, the technological challenges you encountered, the work performed to overcome them and the results achieved. For the tax credit estimate, you will also need approximate R&D salaries, subcontractor costs and material expenses.
6. How long does an assessment take?
R&D Express is designed to provide a quick preliminary assessment. For most projects, you can complete the questionnaire in just a few minutes. Providing clear and detailed answers will help produce a more meaningful assessment.
7. Is my project information confidential?
Yes. Services HLP recognizes that R&D projects may contain sensitive technical, financial and commercial information. Information submitted through R&D Express is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and appropriate security measures.
8. What happens if my project shows potential for SR&ED?
You can connect with an HLP expert for a more detailed review. We can examine your project, identify potentially eligible activities and expenditures, estimate your claim more precisely and discuss the next steps toward preparing an SR&ED claim.
9. What if R&D Express says my project may not qualify?
A preliminary result is not necessarily the final answer. If you believe important aspects of your project were not captured by the questionnaire, you can ask an HLP expert to review the project in greater detail.
10. What is coming next to HLP R&D Express?
R&D Express is evolving into the Services HLP client portal. Future features are planned to include secure document exchange, centralized SR&ED project information and tools to help manage communications and documentation related to CRA reviews.
Contact
Have questions about your R&D project or SR&ED eligibility? We’re here to help. Whether you want a second look at your R&D Express assessment, need a more detailed estimate of your potential tax credits, or are ready to move forward with an SR&ED claim, an HLP expert is ready to assist. Reach out — let’s discover what your R&D could be worth.
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