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B.C. Increased Employment Incentive
One-time refundable employer tax credit for BC employers
Funding available
$ 10
Deadline
Closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
All employers, including employers who did not have to pay the employer health tax
See full eligibility
Overview
The B.C. Increased Employment Incentive was a one-time refundable tax credit for employers in British Columbia at 15% of the excess eligible remuneration over the base period. Eligible remuneration could include salaries and wages, bonuses, commissions, honorariums, vacation pay, tips, allowances, benefits, and certain other employer-paid contributions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
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
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- All employers, including employers who did not have to pay the employer health tax
- Employers may be individuals, corporations, partnerships or trusts
Who is not eligible
- Public institutions
- Registered political parties
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Employer-paid contributions or premiums to registered pension plans, private health services plans, supplementary unemployment benefit plans, deferred profit sharing plans, or retirement compensation arrangements
- Pensions, annuities or superannuation benefits paid to retired employees
- Retiring allowances and severances
- Stock option benefits and wages in lieu of termination notice
- Death benefits, dividend income, and employer contributions to a plan or trust if the contribution value had already been included as remuneration
Processing and Agreement
- Associated employers had to enter into an agreement to decide which employer would claim the eligible remuneration for an employee employed by more than one associated employer.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the B.C. Increased Employment Incentive Program
What is the B.C. Increased Employment Incentive?
The B.C. Increased Employment Incentive was a one-time refundable tax credit for employers in British Columbia at 15% of the excess eligible remuneration over the base period. Eligible remuneration could include salaries and wages, bonuses, commissions, honorariums, vacation pay, tips, allowances, benefits, and certain other employer-paid contributions.
How much funding can be received?
B.C. Increased Employment Incentive Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the B.C. Increased Employment Incentive program?
To be eligible for the B.C. Increased Employment Incentive program, you must:
Increase total eligible remuneration for all eligible employees in the qualifying period compared with the base period
Have a permanent establishment in B.C. during the qualifying period
Who can I contact for more information about the B.C. Increased Employment Incentive?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC) by email at ITBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 1-877-387-3332.
Where is the B.C. Increased Employment Incentive available?
The B.C. Increased Employment Incentive program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the B.C. Increased Employment Incentive a grant, loan, or tax credit?
B.C. Increased Employment Incentive is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the B.C. Increased Employment Incentive?
B.C. Increased Employment Incentive is funded by Government of British Columbia (BC)