How do I apply for Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit?

You can apply online through the official program website. Visit the application portal to submit your application.

Who administers Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit?

This program is administered by Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates.

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How can I improve my chances of getting approved for Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit?

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Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit

Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates

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Tax credit for animation and special effects in Ontario

Funding

$100 - $25,000

Deadline

Rolling

Status

Rolling Intake

What Is This Program?

Refundable tax credit of 18% on local Ontario labour costs related to the creation of computer animation and special effects for use in film and television.

What Benefits Are Offered?

tax credit

Refundable tax credit calculated as 18% of eligible Ontario labour expenditures for computer animation and special effects activities. There is no cap on eligible Ontario labour expenditures.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: computer animation, special effects, visual effects, post-production, film and television production

Region: Ontario

Other Criteria: Canadian corporation, Canadian or foreign-owned, Has a permanent establishment in Ontario, Files an Ontario corporate tax return, Performs eligible computer animation and special effects activities, Productions created for commercial exploitation, Eligible animation or visual effects means animation or visual effects created using digital technologies, Labour expenditures paid to Ontario residents, Labour expenditures must be incurred in the taxation year and paid in the taxation year or within 60 days after the end of the taxation year, For activities commenced on or after March 26, 2024: incurs a minimum of $25,000 in Ontario labour expenditures for each film or television production, For activities commenced on or after March 26, 2024: production consists solely of non-interactive audiovisual content, For activities commenced on or after March 26, 2024: produced for commercial exploitation by means of theatrical distribution, television broadcast, or alternative means (online, VOD, physical media)