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TSGI strives to achieve superior SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) results for our clients with the least disruption to their core business. Our clients tell us that we deliver on this promise. We believe that our accomplishments are the result of blending the three key ingredients of SR&ED success – scientific talent, tax expertise, and business acumen – with a dedication to our client’s needs. Here is what you can expect of TSGI:

Expert SR&ED Advisors

Our only line of business is to assist organizations to fund their R&D – this gives us a level of specialization and expertise that few companies can match. In the past 18 years, our team members have prepared successful claims for a diverse client base from basement inventors to one of the Top-10 largest corporations in the world. TSGI’s experienced team includes veteran CA’s, talented scientists, and a former Assistant Director of the SR&ED program. Highlights of our expertise include:

  • Former instructors for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta SR&ED course
  • First to recognize and alert Provincial and Federal authorities of the “double grind” implications of Alberta’s SR&ED legislation
  • Overall SR&ED success rate exceeding 95%

Unsurpassed SR&ED Strategies

The strategy of SR&ED management is critical because our goal is to return the highest net benefit to our clients over the long term. To achieve this SR&ED planning may influence, and be influenced by, many factors including: corporate structure, partner relationships, IP tactics, HR policies, and overall tax strategies. TSGI takes an active, leadership role in helping clients choose and execute SR&ED strategies that are optimum for their business situation.

Integrated Claim Management That Reduces Effort and Errors

Like most complex processes, the failures usually occur at the interfaces between disparate experts.

 

SR&ED success is no accident: it is the result of a carefully organized process of collaboration among many specialists. Scientists, engineers, internal tax/accounting groups, external CA’s, CRA representatives, and lawyers can all play a part in the success of a claim.

Like most complex processes, the failures usually occur at the interfaces between disparate experts. This is why TSGI uses a comprehensive and integrated approach to SR&ED: a multi-disciplinary team of TSGI employees is here to assist you with all aspects of your claim, from the preparation work, to progress tracking through the CRA, to defending (or appealing) an unwanted outcome. Experience has taught us that the extra effort required to achieve harmonization among SR&ED stakeholders is always worth it.

Passionate Proactivity

In SR&ED an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. That is why we are passionate about helping our clients work proactively. Since each technology developer has different priorities, we have developed a suite of tools to help engage your staff and lay the foundations for claim success. Our most in-demand tools include: SR&ED training seminars for all levels of employees, project tracking sheets, a documentation reference binder, quick reference cards, and interim review procedures.

Flexible Solutions to Match Your Needs

Most of our clients achieve their optimum SR&ED netback by engaging TSGI as a turn-key solution provider, compensated on a success-only basis. This approach motivates all stakeholders, consolidates responsibility, minimizes client staff time, and closely aligns the interests of the two organizations. But we realize this model will not fit all circumstances so we can customize engagements to suit your needs. In addition to success-based payment plans, we can offer terms that include flat-fees, hourly rates, or blends of all the above.

Superior Value to Our Clients

Our clients have experienced the exceptional advantages of our integrated, dedicated, and expert SR&ED team. To see what people think about our service, check our testimonials page.