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Quebec R&D Tax Credit (RDCI)

Up to 30% refundable R&D tax credit for Quebec companies.

Amount
Up to 30% of eligible R&D salaries
Deadline
Filed with provincial tax return
Provinces
Quebec

About This Program

Quebec offers one of the most generous provincial R&D tax credits in Canada. The Crédit d'impôt pour la recherche scientifique et le développement expérimental (RS&DE) provides up to 30% refundable credit on eligible R&D salaries, on top of the federal SR&ED credit.

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Business operating in Quebec
  • 2Conducting eligible R&D activities in Quebec
  • 3Employees performing R&D must work in Quebec
  • 4Must meet Revenu Québec RS&DE definitions

How to Apply

  1. 1File your Quebec corporate tax return (CO-17)
  2. 2Complete the R&D tax credit form (RD-1029.7)
  3. 3Ensure documentation supports your R&D claims
  4. 4Can be combined with federal SR&ED for stacking

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