Administered by Government of Nova Scotia · Last verified: July 2026
A refundable corporate tax credit for Canadian-controlled companies developing digital animation productions in Nova Scotia. The base credit covers up to 50% of eligible Nova Scotia labour, with an extra 17.5% bonus on labour tied directly to animation-specific work. The credit first reduces income tax owing and any leftover amount is paid out to the corporation.
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 eligibilityNova Scotia Digital Animation Tax Credit is generally open to incorporated businesses, in Nova Scotia, in Creative & Media. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Up to 50% of eligible NS animation labour, plus a 17.5% labour bonus. 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. Confirm the production is not eligible for the NS Film and Television Production Incentive Fund 2. Submit the Part A application before key animation begins 3. Complete production then file Part B within 30 months of the tax year end 4. Claim the certified credit on your T2 return
Part A before production starts; Part B within 30 months of tax year end.