CALGARY, AB (March 11, 2026) - Alberta wheat and barley farmers who pay check-off through Alberta Grains and do not request a refund are eligible for a 26 per cent tax credit through the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Fund (SR&ED) program for their investment in wheat and barley research and development (R&D) projects. For example, farmers who paid $100 in check-off on their wheat or barley in 2025 would earn $26 in tax credit. 

The federal SR&ED program encourages R&D investment through tax-based incentives, giving claimants tax credits for their expenditures on eligible R&D work. The tax credit percentage is based on the amount invested in R&D that meets the criteria laid out by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). 

Farm individuals should use form T2038 (IND) to claim this credit when filing taxes, while farm corporations must use form T2SCH31. 

For more information, contact the Canada Revenue Agency directly, or visit the CRA website. 

Producers who have requested a refund of their check-off are not eligible for the tax credit. 

About Alberta Grains: 

Alberta Grains is a farmer-directed organization that represents the interests of and serves as the single voice for all of Alberta's wheat and barley producers. 

For media inquiries, please contact: 

Harley Groeneveld
Senior Manager, Communications & Marketing
Alberta Grains
media@albertagrains.com
403-371-2132