Digital Media Tax Credits

Incentives to grow the Canadian media industry

Canada’s federal and provincial governments offer some of the most generous incentives in the world, including for the creation of digital media products. These incentives may apply to current or prior product development initiatives and are complementary to tax credits such as Canada’s Scientific Research & Experimental Development program.

There are over 450 different incentives available in Canada with many of these directed toward the media sector. BDO’s Digital Media Tax Credit professionals can show our clients how to take advantage of the opportunities available. Our experienced team is informed by deep industry knowledge and includes engineers and computer programmers who understand the range of tax credit programs and its eligibility requirements. We work with our clients to ensure they meet the program requirements, file the necessary forms and reports, and help improve their chances of success with the digital media credit program.

Incentives available to the Canadian media sector include:

• Provincial digital media tax credits
• Film or video production credits (federal and provincial)
• Computer animation and special effects