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Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Provincial tax credits for game development and digital media.
Amount
Up to 40% of eligible labour costs
Deadline
Filed with corporate tax return
Provinces
Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec
About This Program
Several provinces offer generous tax credits for interactive digital media companies, including video game developers, VR/AR creators, and digital content producers. Ontario's OIDMTC offers up to 40% of eligible labour costs.
Eligibility Requirements
- 1Company must develop interactive digital media products
- 2Must have a permanent establishment in the claiming province
- 3Products must be interactive digital media (games, apps, VR)
- 4Must meet minimum Canadian content requirements
How to Apply
- 1Apply for a certificate of eligibility from the provincial agency
- 2Ontario: Apply through Ontario Creates
- 3BC: Apply through Creative BC
- 4Claim the credit on your corporate tax return
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