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Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit
Refundable support for eligible book printers
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
A refundable Manitoba tax credit supports book printing activities in the province. It applies to eligible printing costs and wages related to printing eligible books, with a maximum annual credit of $1.1 million per corporation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,100,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Printing eligible books in Manitoba.
- Printing, assembling, and binding eligible books for sale through an established distributor.
Documents Needed
- Schedule 5, Tax Calculation Supplementary – Corporations
- Eligible Book Declaration form for each book
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Manitoba book printers
- Corporations with a permanent establishment in Manitoba
Who is not eligible
- Printers without a permanent establishment in Manitoba.
- Businesses not engaged in book printing in Manitoba.
- Printing activity outside eligible book production.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible wages and salaries paid to Manitoba-resident employees in the book printing division.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Printing costs for books produced after 2024.
- Yearbook printing revenue.
- Books that do not meet the eligible book conditions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Calculate the credit using the worksheet and supporting information.
- Enter the credit on line 611 of Schedule 5 for corporations.
- Keep the worksheet and supporting declarations for CRA review if requested.
Additional information
- The credit is refundable.
- It has been made permanent.
- The credit claim is entered on line 611 of Schedule 5 for corporations.
- The worksheet should be kept for records and not attached to the tax return.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit. 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 Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit?
A refundable Manitoba tax credit supports book printing activities in the province. It applies to eligible printing costs and wages related to printing eligible books, with a maximum annual credit of $1.1 million per corporation.
How much funding can be received?
Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit Funds up to 35% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit program?
To be eligible for the Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit program, you must:
Book printing business in Manitoba
Permanent establishment in Manitoba
Eligible books only
What expenses are eligible under Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit?
Printing eligible books in Manitoba.
Printing, assembling, and binding eligible books for sale through an established distributor.
Who can I contact for more information about the Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit?
You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at TAO@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 204 948-2115.
Where is the Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit available?
The Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Manitoba cultural industries printing tax credit is a Tax Credits