Administered by Government of Quebec · Last verified: July 2026
A refundable credit that helps Quebec written news media cover the cost of newsroom staff who produce original written information of general interest. The rate is 35% on eligible salaries, and for fiscal years ending after March 18, 2026 the salary ceiling rose to $85,000 per eligible employee, giving a maximum credit of $29,750 per employee. Eligibility was widened to include news agencies and broadcasters of news programs. Investissement Quebec certifies the eligible media.
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 to Support Written Information Media is generally open to incorporated businesses, in Quebec, in Creative & Media, Professional Services. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is 35% of eligible salaries, up to $29,750 per eligible employee. 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. Apply to Investissement Quebec for the media eligibility certificate 2. Document eligible employee salaries 3. Claim the credit on the corporate tax return with Revenu Quebec
Enhanced ceiling applies to fiscal years ending after March 18, 2026.
32% of eligible labour expenses (up to 65% of production costs), with bonuses to 40% or more
TAX CREDIT25% of eligible production expenses
TAX CREDIT35% of eligible labour expenses (capped at 65% of production costs)