Tax refunds and credits 

Looking for more return on your business expenditures? Browse potential tax benefits that can help reduce overhead.

• Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit

  If you hire an apprentice, you could get a tax credit equal to 10% of that person's salary.

• Apprenticeship Training
  Applies only to: Yukon

  Train skilled and adaptable employees who learn by doing through apprenticeship.

• Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program

  You may qualify for a tax credit if you employ the services of Canadians in your film or video productions.

• Hiring credit for small business

  As an employer who has paid more EI premiums in 2012 than in 2011, you could get a credit of up to $1,000 toward your payroll account.

• Mitacs Accelerate

  Learn how you can expand your R&D potential by recruiting a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow to research your technology project.

• Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program

  You can get a tax credit, if you spend money on industrial R&D in Canada.

• Small business deduction

  If you operate a Canadian-controlled private corporation, your business may be eligible for an annual tax credit.

• Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
  Applies only to: Yukon

  You could get a tax credit of 2.5% on your manufacturing and processing profits.

• Yukon Research and Development Tax Credit
  Applies only to: Yukon

  Receive a tax credit of 15% or 20% for eligible research and development costs.

• Yukon Small Business Investment Tax Credit
  Applies only to: Yukon

  As an active Yukon entrpreneur, you can apply for a certificate to attract investors with a tax credit.