Introduction

SREDSimplify Frontend is the client-side application for the AI-powered SR&ED tax credit application system. Built to deliver a highly interactive, workspace-like experience, it allows users to manage their SR&ED documentation through AI analysis, document processing, and form generation seamlessly.

Core Technologies

The application is built on a modern React stack optimized for performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• Framework: Next.js 14 (App Router)
• Language: TypeScript
• State Management: Zustand (Client State), React Query (Server State)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• UI Components: Shadcn UI (Radix Primitives)
• API Communication: Axios with a custom BFF (Backend-For-Frontend) setup.

Key Features

1. Workspace Engine: A robust 3-pane layout allowing simultaneous document context management, AI copilot chatting, and live artifact preview.
2. AI-Driven Workflows: Integrated flows for Eligibility Pre-checks, Document Reviews, Time Extraction, and T661 Form Generation.
3. Session Persistence: Client-side workspace state and drafts are persisted securely via Zustand.
4. Optimized API Integration: Uses Next.js Route Handlers to mask backend complexity and inject secure tokens.