Engineering Solutions to the Toughest SR&ED Problems
David Arthurs, founder of SKYMAX Consulting, Inc., has extensive experience in SR&ED Tax Credits. He has personally led SR&ED Tax Credit preparations and reviews for 28 years and counting. His track record to date includes the following:
$100M +
In Successfully Earned Credits
1,000 +
Projects Claimed
1,000 +
Projects Accepted as Filed
Over $400M revenue was generated by SKYMAX’s founder alone of the products for which he personally oversaw the development, including advanced optoelectronic modules, fiberoptic modules and biometric security devices.
The SKYMAX team has over 60 years of combined experience in Manufacturing, Product Development, SR&ED, and Law. Each member of the company has earned post-graduate degrees in one or more of these disciplines.
Client Testimonials
Rene Pierre St Laurent
David is the most technically and financially knowledgeable SR&ED tax credit advisor I have worked with. In addition to his detailed knowledge of the CRA's SR&ED rules and regulations, David has worked with our firm to reposition our activities in the context of SR&ED eligibility, thereby increasing our SR&ED refunds. David's past experience as an R&D Manager and Executive was also instrumental in helping our company to identify our key development activities. Perhaps most importantly, David & SKYMAX Consulting have helped our firm establish a solid reputation with the CRA, thereby facilitating subsequent SR&ED Tax Credit claims.
– Consultant
Alex Saparov
I’ve retained David and SKYMAX Consulting, Inc. for many years and highly recommend them. David's professionalism, detail-oriented approach and strong/broad engineering background have been instrumental in our consistently achieving successful SR&ED claims. David quickly and accurately understands our research field, which strongly helps to achieve great collaboration. He is available 24/7 to help with and answer our questions or concerns. Again, I highly recommend leveraging David’s knowledge, experience and SKYMAX services.
Rob Dotten
For the past 6 years, David Arthurs has prepared our SR&ED Tax Credit submissions. Leveraging his product development experience in multiple engineering disciplines, David has composed accurate, concise technical reports that have passed government scrutiny for all claim years. Each of our submissions was accepted exactly as filed. We have been extremely happy with the service provided and would not hesitate to recommend David for any SR&ED Tax Credit consulting.
– Contactless Access and Accessibility Initiatives at Protodev Canada
Stephen Yaffe
David's expertise is in providing consulting services for high tech companies in the realm of Scientific Research and Development Tax Credits in Canada. He has both the technical knowledge and the ability to document his client's case in order to maximize the amounts they can claim and receive. He works quickly and thoroughly and generates a complete file that is easily understood by all parties concerned.
– President at Jezam Capital Inc
Robert Ste-Marie
David has been preparing, handling our yearly SRED reports and tax filing for the last 13 years. I believe that David is the absolute best at his craft. He is very meticulous and professional. I always feel that we are in good hands with David and would recommend his services to anyone.
– 36Pix Inc President, CEO
Michael Gonshor
David created a professional engineering team where none existed before. His ability to work closely with the sales team, understand and respect our need for timely and high quality new product releases made my job that much easier. His trustworthy character and good-natured personality proved to be valuable assets over and beyond his skills as a professional executive. I would not hesitate to work with David again.
– Sales Director / Directeur des Ventes - Ottawa/Federal Government, Quebec & Atlantic Canada at Herjavec Group
Michael Spino
David's work is excellent. He has greatly helped me in obtaining the scientific research and development tax credits related to my work in high temperature combustion systems for mineral furnaces which is the basis of my business. David is thorough, diligent, patient and very pleasant to work with. Highly recommended!
– President, Terajoule Inc.
Richard Mertl, CPA, CA
David is a highly organized and detail oriented professional. His careful analytical work has helped numerous joint clients benefit from his insight, knowledge and experience. I highly recommend David both as a professional and an individual.
– Business Advisory and Assurance Services
Michael Bromberg
I would never hesitate to recommend David Arthurs for any consulting project; he is extremely aware of what is required; and pays great attention to detail in every aspect of the file.
– CEO at MVP Group
Steve Gregory, MSM
We counted on David to provide expert advice and he delivered. He quickly identified our issues and brought real insight and practical support. We will definitely use him and his team again.
– Faculty at Schulich School of Business - York University Executive Education Centre
John Schwinghamer
David has worked with clients of mine and has been very successful in bringing in tax credits that the clients did not know they had! He's been a value add to whoever I've recommended him to. I strongly recommend him.
– Portfolio Manager, Senior Wealth Advisor ScotiaMcLeod, Author of "Purple Chips", Seeking Alpha contributor
Brian Patrick Cockerton
David is and expert in his field. He knows how to hold a client's hand, when to push, where to go, and how maneuver. Thanks to him, we effortlessly glided through what would normally be a tedious and difficult process. Need help with your SR&D claim? SKYMAX will make it look easy.
– President at Le Projet 251
Victor Moskalik
David Arthurs is a strong leader with excellent technical, process and program management skills. His analytical approach to problem solving enhanced the R&D group's ability to improve its internal processes. For example, he set an aggressive 3-month objective of 95+ percent on-time product development and release. Over this period, he worked with the team to establish better processes, and ultimately helped the team to exceed the target by attaining a 100% on-time release, with a concurrent measurable increase in product quality. Overall, David Arthurs was instrumental in the sustained improvement of operations in the R&D and Engineering Department at MXI.
– H/W Designer at Memory Experts International, Inc.
Stephanie Moscrip
David was a very effective manager who combined excellent project and people management skills to get the job done effectively and efficiently. He earned the respect of both his team and his colleagues, and was always a pleasure to work with. I'd be very happy to work with David again.
– Senior Director Linux Engineering at Wind River
Allan Dubeau
I had the pleasure of working with David as a consultant doing High level R & D design. David was in charge of the group and was my main contact. David was extremely easy to work with. He was very approachable, supportive and his calm demure made the very stressful task manageable - I highly recommend working with David at any capacity and look forward to future dealings with him. Thank You David.
– Owner, Exsultation Inc.
Vladimir Stefanovic P.Eng.
It was a real pleasure to work with David at JDS Uniphase. His problem solving abilities in engineering design and management were excellent. These skills, coupled with his integrity and ability to help people reach their greatest potential, made his work at JDS Uniphase exemplary. I highly recommend David without hesitation!
– Senior Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer at Honeywell, OSPE Member
Derek Glennie
It was a pleasure to work with David and I'd gladly work with him again. He will add enormous value to any organization.
– General Manager - Nanotech East at Nanotech
Richard Kula
David was an absolute pleasure to work with. I could not recommend him more highly.
