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Direct Equity Tax Credit

The Direct Equity Tax Credit Program (DETC) is designed to encourage private investment in new or expanding small businesses as a means of creating new jobs and diversifying the economy. An investment credit, in the form of a provincial income tax credit, is available to individuals and arm’s length corporations who invest as shareholders in eligible small business activities. There are two tax credit rates. Where the qualifying activities are undertaken in the Province outside the North East Avalon, a 35% rate applies. Where the qualifying activities are undertaken within the North East Avalon, a 20% rate applies. In cases where qualifying activities are undertaken in both areas, a reasonable proration applies. An official tax credit receipt must be submitted with the individual's T1 Income tax return or the corporation’s T2 income tax return.

Link to :

  March 27, 2003 - Enhancements to the Direct Equity Tax Credit Program
  Frequently Asked Questions About the Direct Equity Tax Credit Program
  Direct Equity Tax Credit Program Guidelines
  Direct Equity Tax Credit Program Application (PDF)
  Direct Equity Tax Credit Program Information Return (PDF)
  Direct Equity Tax Credit Regulations

For more information about the Direct Equity Tax Credit, please contact:

Department of Finance
Taxation and Fiscal Policy Branch
P.O. Box 8700
St. John's, NL
A1B 4J6
Telephone: (709) 729-3518
Fax: (709) 729-2277
E Mail: taxadmin@gov.nl.ca


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