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TAX CREDITOntario

Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)

Last verified: June 2026

A refundable Ontario tax credit equal to 18% of eligible Ontario labour costs for computer animation and special effects work on film and television productions. There is no cap on eligible labour. For work that started on or after March 26, 2024, the production no longer needs an OFTTC or OPSTC certificate, but the corporation must incur more than $25,000 in Ontario labour per production. Qualifying corporations include animation houses, visual effects houses, post-production houses, and production companies with a permanent establishment in Ontario.

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Estimated value
18% of eligible Ontario labour (no cap)
Approval likelihood
Medium
Ready to apply score
70/100
Documents needed
4

Eligibility

  • Business types:incorporated
  • Industries:Creative & Media, Technology & Software
  • Provinces:Ontario

What you'll need

  • Labour schedule itemizing eligible Ontario animation and VFX labour
  • Proof of Ontario residency for claimed workers
  • Description of the production and the eligible activities performed
  • Copy of the work produced

How to apply

  1. 1Confirm your animation or VFX activities are eligible
  2. 2Apply to Ontario Creates for a Certificate of Eligibility after your fiscal year end
  3. 3File the certificate with your T2 corporate tax return using Schedule 554
  4. 4Contact the CRA Film Services Unit with eligibility questions

Is your business a fit for Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)?

Take the 3-minute quiz to find out, and see every other Canadian program you qualify for at the same time.

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