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Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC

Annual tax relief for employers based on payroll thresholds
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada

Overview

The Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) in British Columbia exempts employers with up to $1,000,000 in B.C. remuneration per year from the health tax and provides a reduced rate for those between $1,000,000.01 and $1,500,000, supporting the reduction of tax burdens related to employee payroll. This program is designed to assist eligible employers by reducing or eliminating the annual employer health tax based on total remuneration paid to employees.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 6% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • $ 1,500,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Business Associations
  • Professional Associations
  • Unions
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals acting as employers in British Columbia
  • Corporations with employees in British Columbia
  • Partnerships operating in British Columbia
  • Trusts with employees in British Columbia
  • Government entities with employees in British Columbia
  • Charitable or non-profit employers in British Columbia

Who is not eligible

  • Joint ventures (as entities) are not considered employers for the purposes of the Employer Health Tax; only individual venturers are considered eligible employers.

Eligible expenses

  • B.C. remuneration paid to employees and former employees within the calendar year.

Eligible geographic areas

  • British Columbia

Additional information

  • The Employer Health Tax is deductible from business income for income tax purposes.
  • Associated employers must share the exemption if their combined B.C. remuneration falls within the specified range.
  • Joint ventures are not considered employers for the purposes of this tax; the responsibility lies with the venturers individually.
  • Employers with a permanent establishment in B.C. for only part of the year must prorate the exemption and notch rate amounts based on the number of days present.

Contacts

ITBTaxQuestions@gov.bc.ca
1-877-387-3332

Frequently Asked Questions about the Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC?

The Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) in British Columbia exempts employers with up to $1,000,000 in B.C. remuneration per year from the health tax and provides a reduced rate for those between $1,000,000.01 and $1,500,000, supporting the reduction of tax burdens related to employee payroll. This program is designed to assist eligible employers by reducing or eliminating the annual employer health tax based on total remuneration paid to employees.

How much funding can be received?

Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC Funds up to 6% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC program?

To be eligible for the Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC program, you must: Must be an employer with B.C. remuneration over $1,000,000 annually Must be an individual, corporation, partnership, trust, or government with employees in B.C. Joint ventures not eligible; only individual venturers considered employers

Who can I contact for more information about the Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC?

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 Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC available?

The Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC is a Tax Credits

Who are the financial supporters of the Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC?

Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC is funded by Government of British Columbia (BC)

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