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Refundable tax creditSource: SODEC· Last verified 2026-06-07
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Estimated incentive
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CA$403,000
33.6% of total budget · 36.6% of qualified spend
Total budget
CA$1,200,000
Qualified spend
CA$1,100,000
Base credit
CA$275,000
Uplift
CA$128,000
Line-by-line — why each number is what it is
Director · CA$150,000CA$37,500
25% of qualified Quebec production costs (labour + property) · 25% on CA$150,000
Lead cast · CA$250,000CA$62,500
25% of qualified Quebec production costs (labour + property) · 25% on CA$250,000
Local crew · CA$400,000CA$100,000
25% of qualified Quebec production costs (labour + property) · 25% on CA$400,000
Camera & grip rental · CA$180,000CA$45,000
25% of qualified Quebec production costs (labour + property) · 25% on CA$180,000
Locations & stage · CA$120,000CA$30,000
25% of qualified Quebec production costs (labour + property) · 25% on CA$120,000
Post (out of state) · CA$100,000—
Does not match this program's qualifying-spend definition.
Uplifts & bonuses
CGI / VFX bonusNot applied
Not applied — condition not met. +16% on Quebec labour attributable to computer-aided animation and visual effects.
Federal PSTC+CA$128,000
Applied +16% on CA$800,000 of qualifying spend.
From credit to cash

A refundable credit pays out in cash even if you owe no state tax: you file, the state applies the credit to any liability, and refunds the rest. Timing depends on the audit and filing cycle.

Gross creditCA$403,000
Refunded as cash (above liability)CA$403,000

Typical timing: ~4 months after audit/filing.

  • • Base 25% is 'all-spend' — qualified Quebec labour plus the cost of qualified property — broader than a labour-only base.
  • • Requires a SODEC eligibility certificate; productions claiming the domestic Quebec credit can't also claim this one.
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This is an estimate, not advice.

Every number here is an estimate generated from published program rules and your inputs. Programs change with each legislative session, and qualification depends on details a calculator can't see. This is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Before you make a financing decision, confirm everything with the state film office and a qualified CPA and entertainment attorney.