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Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers
Tax credit for farm donations to food banks
Funding available
Up to 25% of project cost
Deadline
Closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Nova Scotia Farmers' Food Bank Donation Tax Credit is a non-refundable 25% credit for corporations carrying on a farming business in Nova Scotia. Eligible donations are one or more agricultural products produced in Nova Scotia and donated to an eligible food bank.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
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
- Donation of one or more agricultural products produced in Nova Scotia to an eligible food bank
Documents Needed
- Schedule 2, Charitable Donations and Other Gifts
- Schedule 5, Supplementary Corporation Tax Calculation – Corporations
Official resources
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Corporations carrying on a farming business in Nova Scotia
How to apply
- Complete Schedule 2, Charitable Donations and Other Gifts, and attach it to your return.
- On line 570 of Schedule 5, Supplementary Corporation Tax Calculation – Corporations, enter the amount of the credit earned in the current tax year.
Processing and Agreement
- Claim is reviewed through the corporate tax return process
- Supporting tax schedules must be completed and filed
- The credit is applied after the return is assessed
Additional information
- Claimed using Schedule 2 and Schedule 5.
- Must be filed with the T2 Corporation Income Tax Return.
- The credit is non-refundable.
- The amount claimed is limited by the Nova Scotia income tax otherwise payable.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers Program
What is the Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers?
The Nova Scotia Farmers' Food Bank Donation Tax Credit is a non-refundable 25% credit for corporations carrying on a farming business in Nova Scotia. Eligible donations are one or more agricultural products produced in Nova Scotia and donated to an eligible food bank.
How much funding can be received?
Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers program?
To be eligible for the Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers program, you must:
Corporations carrying on a farming business in Nova Scotia
Donations made to an eligible food bank
One or more agricultural products produced in Nova Scotia
What expenses are eligible under Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers?
Donation of one or more agricultural products produced in Nova Scotia to an eligible food bank
Who can I contact for more information about the Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia.
Where is the Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers available?
The Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Nova Scotia food bank tax credit for farmers is a Tax Credits