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Ontario political contributions tax credit
Tax credit for individual Ontario political contributions
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Ontario Political Contributions Tax Credit offers a non-refundable tax credit for individual contributions made to Ontario-registered political parties, constituency associations, or candidates, with the credit amount capped annually according to the Election Finances Act. The program supports political engagement by allowing individuals to claim credits on qualifying donations, with unused contributions eligible to be carried forward for up to 20 years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
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
Eligibility
Who is not eligible
- Corporations are not eligible for the Ontario political contributions tax credit effective January 1, 2017.
Eligible expenses
- Monetary contributions made to Ontario registered political parties.
- Monetary contributions made to registered constituency associations in Ontario.
- Monetary contributions made to registered candidates in Ontario.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Additional information
- You must retain original or certified copies of official receipts, as the CRA may request them for verification.
- Unused political contributions can be carried forward for up to 20 years, including those made before 2009.
- The tax credit is non-refundable, meaning it can only reduce your tax payable to zero.
- Official receipts are not required to be filed with your tax return, but may be requested by CRA during review.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario political contributions tax credit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario political contributions 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 Ontario political contributions tax credit?
The Ontario Political Contributions Tax Credit offers a non-refundable tax credit for individual contributions made to Ontario-registered political parties, constituency associations, or candidates, with the credit amount capped annually according to the Election Finances Act. The program supports political engagement by allowing individuals to claim credits on qualifying donations, with unused contributions eligible to be carried forward for up to 20 years.
Who is eligible for the Ontario political contributions tax credit program?
To be eligible for the Ontario political contributions tax credit program, you must:
Corporations are not eligible as of January 1, 2017.
Where is the Ontario political contributions tax credit available?
The Ontario political contributions tax credit program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario political contributions tax credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario political contributions tax credit is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario political contributions tax credit?
Ontario political contributions tax credit is funded by Government of Canada