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Episode 18 – Your Guide to SR&ED Credits

What if your business could tap into a treasure trove of financial incentives?

Join Frankie, Sarah and two more Baker Tilly professionals – Matt Zarowny, P.Eng, and Rob D’Amico, CPA, CGA – as they dive into the world of Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives. From basic research to experimental development, discover how various projects across industries can qualify for these credits, transforming potential costs into real opportunities.

Frankie and Sarah discuss:

  • What SR&ED is and its eligibility criteria
  • The types of projects that qualify under the SR&ED program
  • Financial incentives and benefits for businesses
  • Ensuring proper documentation and avoiding common pitfalls

About Our Guests:

Matt Zarowny
A professional engineer with more than 20 years of experience servicing business leaders with industry, consulting and financial services, Matt Zarowny has led Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) and government R&D incentives practices at several major firms. He provides leadership and guidance to his clients in the full range of incentive tax services, including opportunity assessments, claim preparation/review, system installation/training and audit support. Matt works with a wide range of companies across many industries with a specialization in the automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, consumer business, technology and general manufacturing sectors.

Rob D’Amico
A skilled and dedicated practitioner with more than 20 years of experience dealing with complex tax issues for Canadian corporations,​ Rob D’Amico has led Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) and government R&D incentives practices at several major firms. He provides leadership and guidance to his clients in the full range of incentive tax services, including opportunity assessments, claim preparation/review, system installation/training and audit support. Rob works with a wide range of companies across many industries with a specialization in the information technology, engineering, pharmaceutical, automotive, aerospace, consumer business and general manufacturing sectors.

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Connect with Frankie Loreto and Sarah Netley

Connect with Matt Zarowny and Rob D’Amico:

LinkedIn: Matt Zarowny
Call: (519) 258-5800
Email: mpzarowny@bakertilly.ca
LinkedIn: Rob D'Amico
Call: (519) 258-5800
Email: rmdamico@bakertilly.ca

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