Administered by Government of Quebec · Last verified: July 2026
A refundable credit on eligible labour for editing a book or group of books, plus eligible printing costs. The credit covers 35% of eligible labour expenses for preparation and printing work, with the printing portion limited to a share of admissible printing costs. The publisher must operate a book publishing business in Quebec and be recognized by SODEC.
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 eligibilityRefundable Tax Credit for Book Publishing is generally open to incorporated businesses, in Quebec, in Creative & Media. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is 35% of eligible labour expenses, up to roughly $437,500 per eligible book. 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. Review the SODEC book publishing guidelines 2. Submit the certificate request through SOD@cces 3. Obtain the SODEC certificate 4. Claim the credit with Revenu Quebec
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