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10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers
Temporary payroll remittance relief for employers
Overview
This temporary measure helps eligible employers reduce payroll remittances to the CRA. It covers 10% of remuneration paid from March 18 to June 19, 2020, up to $1,375 per eligible employee and $25,000 per employer.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers.
Eligible expenses
- Payroll deductions remitted to the Canada Revenue Agency.
- Federal, provincial, or territorial income tax portion of payroll remittances.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
Additional information
- The subsidy reduces payroll remittances to the Canada Revenue Agency.
- It applies only to the federal, provincial, or territorial income tax portion of remittances.
- It is a temporary 3-month measure.
- It may be used together with the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy if eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions about the 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers Program
What is the 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers?
This temporary measure helps eligible employers reduce payroll remittances to the CRA. It covers 10% of remuneration paid from March 18 to June 19, 2020, up to $1,375 per eligible employee and $25,000 per employer.
How much funding can be received?
10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers program?
To be eligible for the 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers program, you must:
Eligible employers only.
Payroll deduction remittances.
Income tax remittance portion.
Who can I contact for more information about the 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Where is the 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers available?
The 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers program is available across Canada.
Is the 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers?
10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers is funded by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)