CDAE-AI

CDAE-AI (E-Business and Artificial Intelligence) Tax Credits

The Quebec Government has introduced a tax credit for the development of e-business integrating artificial intelligence (CDAE-AI). The objective is to encourage the development and expansion of information technologies (IT) that significantly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) functionalities.
To be eligible for these credits, the company must operate a business with at least six IT technical employees. Eligible activities for qualifying an employee include, but are not limited to :

An eligible activity must be primarily related to e-business and pertain to a mandate, project, or product that significantly integrates AI functionalities.

The Opportunity

Any information technology (IT) company in Quebec can benefit. See how the CDAE-IA tax credit is an opportunity for you.

Lucrative Tax Credit

The CDAE-IA tax credit is very lucrative; tax credits amount to 30% of the salaries of eligible employees.

Increases Your Profitability

How many sales do you need to generate to make $100 after tax?
Tax credits mean net money after tax.

Staying Competitive

Your competitors are already taking advantage of this opportunity, why not you?

The Challenges

Specialized in IT and integrating AI

To qualify, you must demonstrate that :

75% of the company’s revenue comes from IT activities that significantly integrate artificial intelligence.
75% of the claimed employee activities are IT-related technical work in projects that significantly integrate artificial intelligence.

Reimbursement may be available on eligible salaries for SMEs.

10 %

Delivery Service

R&D Action provides a turnkey delivery that covers the entire process, for all these services, including :

Identifying and validating eligible projects
Preparing the application (documents, activities, costs, and tax forms)
Defending the claim with the authorities
Cashing in your claim
Train and support your resources at CDAE-AI
Implementing best practices

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