Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit

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A non-refundable provincial tax credit that allows qualifying corporations to claim a credit on eligible scientific research and experimental development expenditures performed in Ontario, reducing their Ontario corporate income tax payable. The credit rate is 3.5% for taxation years commencing after May 31, 2016, and 4.5% for years ending before June 1, 2016.

What you'll need

  • T2 corporation income tax return
  • Schedule 508 (Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit form)
  • Federal form T661 (Scientific Research and Experimental Development Expenditures claim)
  • Documentation of eligible R&D expenditures incurred in Ontario
  • Proof of permanent establishment in Ontario

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