Ottawa Tax Services Office

The Ottawa SR&ED Division serves SR&ED clients from eastern and northern Ontario and Nunavut.

For SR&ED enquiries
333 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa ON K1A 0L9
Telephone: (613) 598-4233
Fax: (613) 952-1856

Free Public General Information Sessions

These general seminars provide a general overview of the SR&ED program, explaining the program's eligibility criteria, what expenditures are eligible, and how to file an investment tax credit claim. These seminars are intended for claimants who are new to the program or are planning on filing a claim, and are suitable for an audience of both technical and financial staff. A representative from the Ontario Ministry of Finance will provide an overview of the Ontario Innovation tax credit and there will also be a presentation about the National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program. There is no charge to attend, however pre-registration is required.

Dates

• English:
  • October 17, 2006
  • November 15, 2006
  • December 5, 2006
  • February 13, 2007

Time
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location
RA Centre (East Wing)
Outaouais Room
2451 Riverside Drive
Ottawa, Ontario

Registrants should register on-line. Please call John Taylor at (613) 598-4233 if you need more information.

Free Public Information Session in Collaboration with elorin

(Offered in English Only)

Free public information session in collaboration with elorin
(Eastern Lake Ontario Regional Innovation Network)

This seminar provides a general overview of the SR&ED program, explaining the program's eligibility criteria, what expenditures are eligible, and how to file an investment tax credit claim. This seminar is intended for claimants who are new to the program or are planning on filing a claim, and is suitable for an audience of both technical and financial staff.

There is no charge to attend, however pre-registration is required.

Date

• October 24, 2006

Time
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location
elorin office
141 Collingwood Street
Kingston, ON
K7L 3X6

Registrants should register on-line. Please call John Taylor at (613) 598-4233 if you need more information.

Free Public Seminar on SR&ED Financial Issues

This half-day seminar is intended for financial or accounting staff already familiar with the basics of the SR&ED program, or anyone else who will be completing a T661 form and Schedule T2SCH31. Attendees should have a grasp of basic accounting principles and will be taken through the completion of a T661 Form, calculation of Investment Tax Credits and the Ontario Innovation Tax Credit. There is no charge to attend, however pre-registration is required as seating is limited.

Dates

• English:
  • January 9, 2007

Time
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location
RA Centre (East Wing)
Outaouais Room
2451 Riverside Drive
Ottawa, Ontario

Registrants should register on-line. Please call John Taylor at (613) 598-4233 if you need more information.

Software Seminar - Free Public Seminar on SR&ED Issues Specific to the Software Sector

This joint Industry/CRA software workshop in Ottawa is a specialized full day workshop for all SR&ED stakeholders who are involved in the software and information technology industry. The workshop will include presentations, a panel discussion, and a case study. The focus will be on issues affecting SR&ED claims in the software and information technology sector. This workshop is meant for an audience familiar with the SR&ED program. If you wish to attend, but are unfamiliar with the program, it is strongly recommended that you first attend one of the general seminars. There is no charge to attend, however pre-registration is required as seating is limited.

Dates

• English:
  • February 22, 2007

Time
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location
RA Centre (East Wing)
Canada Room
2451 Riverside Drive
Ottawa, Ontario

Registrants should register on-line. Please call John Taylor at (613) 598-4233 if you need more information.

Online registration
After giving the requested information, click on "Submit" at the bottom of the online request form.

Note: Should you be unable to attend, please notify us at the above phone number. This form is your registration. We will contact you only if there is a cancellation.

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