Tax Season 2026: Don’t Leave SR&ED Money on the Table

1st April, 2026
2:00pm EST
With filing deadlines approaching, many companies rush through their SR&ED claims; often leaving significant refundable credits unclaimed. Whether you’re preparing your claim now or finalizing your numbers, there’s still time to ensure you’re capturing the full value of the work your team has done.
Join Sarah Lesperance, Head of SR&ED Growth, and Ali Afshar, Head of Claims Solutions at Employment Hero, for a practical session designed to help founders and finance leaders understand what can still be reviewed, adjusted, and optimized before filing.
In this session, we’ll walk through the most common areas companies miss, from overlooked R&D activities to underreported eligible costs, and share how to prepare a claim that is both complete and defensible.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
- What types of work still qualify for SR&ED that many teams overlook
- Which eligible costs are most commonly missed before filing
- What adjustments can still be made to your claim before submission
- The most common mistakes that trigger CRA reviews
- How to prepare a strong, defensible claim without overclaiming
This session is ideal for startup founders, finance leaders, and operators preparing their 2026 SR&ED claim who want to ensure they’re not leaving valuable non-dilutive funding on the table.
Bring your questions — we’ll reserve time for live Q&A at the end of the session.
Disclaimer: The information in this webinar is current as at MARCH 9, 2026, and has been prepared by Employment Hero Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (Employment Hero). The views expressed in this webinar are general information only, are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees, and should not be relied on as professional advice. The Information is based on data supplied by third parties. While such data is believed to be accurate, it has not been independently verified and no warranties are given that it is complete, accurate, up to date or fit for the purpose for which it is required. Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy in such data and is not liable for any loss or damages arising either directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on, use of or inability to use any information provided in this webinar. You should undertake your own research and to seek professional advice before making any decisions or relying on the information in this webinar.
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