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.

• 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.

• Investment Agriculture Foundation funding programs
  Applies only to: British Columbia

  If you are part of the agriculture and food processing industry in BC, you could be eligible for funding.

• 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.