New Small Business Tax Deduction
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
Overview
This deduction eliminates the Nova Scotia corporate income tax for the first three taxation years of an eligible new small business after incorporation.
At a glance
| Categories | tax credit |
|---|---|
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | NS |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
You Have a new Nova Scotia business that: Has at least 2 employees (1 employee needs to be unrelated to any shareholder of the corporation) Is not in a partnership or joint venture with an ineligible corporation Is not a beneficiary of a trust where any beneficiary is ineligible Is not a previously active business with essentially the same owners or related owners Is not a professional practice of an accountant, dentist, lawyer, medical doctor, veterinarian or chiropractor Is not a business carrying on the same or substantially the same, business activity that it carried on as a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation
How it works
File your corporate income tax return with the CRA. Complete the application form. Send your completed application and supporting documents by email to the New small Business Tax deduction administrator. Note: Applications must be submitted via email-No paper application will be accepted.
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
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