
Return of fuel charge proceeds to farmers tax credit
Last Update: May 3, 2025
Canada
Refundable tax credit for farming businesses' eligible fuel expenses
Return of fuel charge proceeds to farmers tax credit at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Min. $25,000
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Tax Credits
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Grant Providers
- Government of Canada
Status
Open
Overview of the Return of fuel charge proceeds to farmers tax credit program
The Tax Credit for the return of products resulting from the fuel charge to farmers is a refundable financial aid intended for agricultural companies that incur costs related to the fuel charge. This program aims to compensate eligible agricultural businesses for their expenses incurred in certain provinces, as part of the federal carbon pricing system.
Financing terms and conditions
- The credit amount is calculated by multiplying eligible farming expenses attributable to a designated province by the payment rate for that province and tax year, as specified by the Minister of Finance.
Eligible projects & activities
- Operating farming businesses in designated provinces impacted by the federal carbon pollution pricing system.
Eligibility criteria of the Return of fuel charge proceeds to farmers tax credit program
- The applicant must be a corporation operating a farming business.
- The corporation must incur gross eligible farming expenses of at least $25,000 (subject to exclusions).
- Eligible expenses must be attributable to one or more of the following provinces: Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and for 2023, also Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, or New Brunswick.
Who is eligible?
- Corporations operating farming businesses with gross eligible farming expenses in designated provinces
Eligible expenses
- Gross eligible farming expenses attributable to farming operations, as defined under the program and incurred in designated provinces.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Manitoba
- Saskatchewan
- Alberta
- Newfoundland and Labrador (for 2023)
- Prince Edward Island (for 2023)
- Nova Scotia (for 2023)
- New Brunswick (for 2023)
How to apply to the Return of fuel charge proceeds to farmers tax credit program
1
Confirm eligibility requirements
- Ensure your corporation operates a farming business
- Verify that your gross eligible farming expenses are at least $25,000
- Confirm expenses are in designated provinces (e.g., Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and for 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, or New Brunswick)
2
Calculate credit amount
- Calculate the amount of gross eligible farming expenses for the tax year attributable to each designated province
- Use the payment rate for each province as specified by the minister of Finance
- Determine your total refundable tax credit amount
3
Prepare Schedule 63
- Complete Schedule 63, Return of Fuel Charge Proceeds to Farmers Tax Credit, for the appropriate tax year
- Gather supporting documentation of eligible expenses and business operations
- Ensure all information is accurate and up to date
4
File tax return with Schedule 63
- File your completed Schedule 63 with your corporation's tax return for the year
- Enter the credit amount on line 795 of the federal tax return
Additional information
- The credit is available for 2021 and subsequent calendar years.
- The payment rate for the credit is determined annually by the minister of Finance.
- Corporations must use Schedule 63 when filing for this credit.
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