
Tax credit to support the print media
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Tax credit supporting wages for eligible print media organizations
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Tax Credits
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
The Tax Credit to Support the Print Media offers financial support for eligible Quebec-based corporations that produce and distribute original written news content through print publications, websites, or mobile applications. The program provides a refundable tax credit on qualifying salaries paid to eligible employees, with the specific maximum funding amount determined by the eligible salary expenses claimed.
Activities funded
- Production and dissemination of original written news content through printed publications.
- Production and dissemination of original written news content via informational websites.
- Production and dissemination of original written news content through dedicated mobile applications.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 48,000
Developing an accessible community garden and urban farm initiative
$ 30,000
Developing inclusive arts workshops for neurodiverse youth
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Piloting an e-commerce platform for regional artisan cooperatives
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Implementing solar panels for warehouse energy efficiency upgrade
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Modernizing clinic with new digital health record infrastructure
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Upgrading bakery production line with energy-efficient equipment
Eligibility
- The company must have an establishment in Quebec and operate a business there during the taxation year.
- The company must hold a certificate of eligibility from Investissement Québec confirming the production and dissemination of original written news content in the taxation year.
- The company must have produced and disseminated original written news content through a printed publication, a news website, or a mobile application dedicated to information.
Who is eligible?
- Corporations with an establishment in Quebec operating a business that produces and disseminates written informational media
- Corporations publishing original written content via print publications, informational websites, or dedicated mobile news applications
Who is not eligible
- Companies that are exempt from tax for the year (except those recognized as registered journalism organizations whose tax year begins after December 31, 2019).
- Crown corporations or wholly-owned subsidiaries of such corporations.
- Companies that, during the tax year, hold a broadcasting license under the Broadcasting Act.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries paid to eligible employees involved in the production and dissemination of original written information content.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
1
Collect information and attestations
- Gather all relevant information regarding eligible salaries and attestations from Investissement Québec
- Ensure the required attestations for the corporation and eligible employees are obtained
- Confirm eligibility criteria for the corporation are met
2
Complete required forms
- Complete the prescribed form CO-1029.8.36.PS for the tax credit
- Enter the tax credit details, code (108) and amount on lines 440p to 440y in the income tax return
3
Attach documents to tax return
- Attach the prescribed documents to the corporation's income tax return: completed form, eligibility attestations, and a detailed breakdown of eligible employees' salaries
- Ensure all information is completed and accurate
4
Submit application and documents
- Submit the corporation's tax return and attached documents electronically or by mail
- Confirm submission within the allowed deadlines: up to 12 months after the tax return deadline or within 3 months after receiving the necessary attestation
Additional information
- Required documents related to eligible employees, such as salary details and employment periods, must be kept and provided upon request, even if not submitted with the initial application.
- If submitting documents by mail, each item must be labeled with the company name, identification numbers, and fiscal year-end date.
- Electronic transmission of declarations and application documents is permitted when using authorized tax software, eliminating the need to submit paper copies.
- Submitting all required documents in a single package is recommended for faster processing of the application.
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