Tax credit to support the print media

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

• 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.