Disclaimer

Not Professional Advice

IncentivIQ is a technology platform that helps Canadian businesses identify government incentive programs they may qualify for. The information, assessments, eligibility estimates, and reports provided through IncentivIQ are for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on this Platform constitutes or should be construed as:

• Tax advice under the Income Tax Act (Canada) or any provincial tax legislation
• Legal advice of any kind
• Accounting advice or financial planning advice
• A professional opinion on eligibility for any government program
• A guarantee of approval, funding, or claim success

Accuracy of Estimates

Claim value estimates generated by IncentivIQ are directional approximations only. They are based on:

• Publicly available program information at the time of our last database update
• The information you provide during the assessment — estimates are only as accurate as your inputs
• Generalized program rates and thresholds that may differ from your actual situation

Actual claim amounts depend on your specific expenditure records, corporate structure, CRA review, and individual program criteria. IncentivIQ estimates should not be used as the basis for financial projections, business plans, loan applications, or investment decisions.

We make no representation that estimates are accurate, complete, or current. Always verify program details directly with the administering government body or a qualified professional.

Eligibility is Not Guaranteed

A positive eligibility assessment from IncentivIQ does not mean you will be approved for any government program. Eligibility is determined by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), ISED, or the relevant provincial authority — not by IncentivIQ.

Factors that affect actual eligibility include (but are not limited to):

• CRA's assessment of qualifying expenditures and activities
• Corporate structure and fiscal year details
• Prior year claims and carryforward rules
• Program-specific documentation and filing requirements
• Changes to program eligibility criteria after our database was last updated

Government Programs Subject to Change

Government incentive programs — including SR&ED, IRAP, CanExport, provincial tax credits, and all others listed on IncentivIQ — are administered by government bodies and subject to change at any time. This includes:

• Changes to eligibility criteria or qualifying expenditure definitions
• Funding caps, application deadlines, or program closures
• Budget changes that reduce or eliminate program funding
• Regulatory or legislative amendments

IncentivIQ updates its program database regularly but cannot guarantee that all information is current at the time of your assessment. Always verify program status and details directly with the program administrator before filing.

No Government Affiliation

IncentivIQ is an independent, privately operated technology platform. We are not affiliated with and have no formal relationship with:

• The Government of Canada
• The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
• National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
• Any provincial government or ministry

Use of IncentivIQ does not constitute filing a claim, initiating a government application, or creating any government record.

Limitation of Liability

IncentivIQ, its owners, directors, employees, and agents are not liable for:

• Any losses arising from reliance on our eligibility assessments or estimates
• CRA denial of any claim submitted based on IncentivIQ output
• Penalties, interest, or audit costs arising from claims filed without proper professional guidance
• Missed program deadlines or opportunities arising from inaccuracies in our platform
• Any consequential, indirect, or punitive damages of any kind

Your use of IncentivIQ is at your own risk. For full terms, see our Terms of Service.

Get Professional Advice

We strongly recommend working with qualified professionals for any incentive claim:

• SR&ED claims: A specialized SR&ED consultant or CPA with R&D experience
• IRAP: An NRC Industrial Technology Advisor (ITA)
• Provincial programs: A local CPA or business advisor familiar with your province's programs
• Export programs: A trade commissioner or export development advisor

IncentivIQ is a starting point — a way to quickly understand what programs exist and whether they're worth exploring. The actual claim work should be done with professional support.