Administered by Government of Manitoba · Last verified: July 2026
A 35% refundable Manitoba credit for printers on salary or wages paid to Manitoba-resident employees in their book printing division. Revenue eligible per book title is capped at $200,000. The book must be at least 90% new material, and the publisher (which can be anywhere in Canada) must not be related to the Manitoba printer.
You claim this on your tax return, so the money comes back as a lower tax bill or a refund after you file. If you missed it in a past year, you can often still recover it by adjusting a prior return.
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Check my eligibilityManitoba Cultural Industries Printing Tax Credit is generally open to incorporated businesses, in Manitoba, in Manufacturing, Creative & Media. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is 35% of eligible Manitoba book-printing-division wages. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
Claimed on a return, so a missed year can usually be recovered by amending. How far back depends on whether you file personally or as a corporation; confirm the eligible years with your accountant.
1. Use the eligibility worksheet to confirm each book title qualifies 2. Track wages paid to Manitoba residents in your book printing division 3. Confirm the publisher is arm's length from your business 4. Claim through your corporate income tax return
40% of eligible Manitoba wages
TAX CREDIT40% of eligible Manitoba labour, up to $100,000 per year (plus 15% recycled-paper printing bonus)
TAX CREDIT45% to 65% on eligible labour, or 30% on production costs