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Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses
Tax credit for employers paying social charges on employee tips
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Tax Credit for Tip Reporting – Businesses allows eligible companies in the hospitality or restaurant sector in Quebec to claim a tax credit for social security contributions paid on employees’ reported tips. The program does not specify a maximum funding amount and supports businesses with the required reporting related to tip income.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Employment of staff in hospitality or restaurant establishments who receive tips as part of their job duties.
- Participation as a partner in a joint venture or partnership that operates in the hospitality or restaurant sector with tip-receiving employees.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies operating in the hospitality sector
- Companies operating in the restaurant sector
Eligible expenses
- Employer payroll taxes (social charges) paid on tips received or allocated to eligible employees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- The prescribed form (CO-1029.8.33.13) must be prepared even if it is not attached to the initial tax return; it can be sent within the specified deadline if not included with the original filing.
- Supporting documents such as payroll registers and calculation proof must be kept on file and provided to authorities upon request, though not submitted unless asked for.
- Faster processing may be achieved if all required documents are submitted together in one package.
- Information about this tax credit is available in the Guide de la déclaration de revenus des sociétés (CO-17.G).
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses. 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 Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses?
The Tax Credit for Tip Reporting – Businesses allows eligible companies in the hospitality or restaurant sector in Quebec to claim a tax credit for social security contributions paid on employees’ reported tips. The program does not specify a maximum funding amount and supports businesses with the required reporting related to tip income.
Who is eligible for the Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses program?
To be eligible for the Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses program, you must:
The business must employ individuals who receive tips in the hospitality or restaurant sector.
The business must be required to pay social charges on tips received or attributed to employees.
What expenses are eligible under Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses?
Employment of staff in hospitality or restaurant establishments who receive tips as part of their job duties.
Participation as a partner in a joint venture or partnership that operates in the hospitality or restaurant sector with tip-receiving employees.
Where is the Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses available?
The Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses?
Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses is funded by Revenu Québec