How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Tax credit to support the print media?

Tax credit to support the print media is funded by Revenu Québec

What are Tax credit to support the print media's eligibility criterias?

The company must have an establishment and operate a business in Quebec. The company must hold a certificate of eligibility from Investissement Québec confirming it produces and disseminates original written media content.

Tax credit to support the print media

Last Update: May 9, 2025

QC, Canada

Tax credit supporting wages for eligible print media organizations

Tax credit to support the print media at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Tax Credits

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Grant Providers

Revenu Québec

Status

Open

Overview of the Tax credit to support the print media program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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:

$ 65,000

Piloting an e-commerce platform for regional artisan cooperatives

$ 90,000

Implementing solar panels for warehouse energy efficiency upgrade

$ 48,000

Developing an accessible community garden and urban farm initiative

$ 54,000

Modernizing clinic with new digital health record infrastructure

$ 30,000

Developing inclusive arts workshops for neurodiverse youth

$ 82,000

Upgrading bakery production line with energy-efficient equipment

Eligibility criteria of the Tax credit to support the print media program

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 to the Tax credit to support the print media program

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

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

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

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.