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Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Maximum Credit
Up to 30% refundable tax credit (declining to 15% in 2034)
Ongoing (available March 28, 2023 to December 31, 2034)
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Tax Credit Offset
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
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Credit rate
30%
Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit provides Up to 30% refundable tax credit (declining to 15% in 2034). Refundable investment tax credit of up to 30% for taxable Canadian corporations investing in eligible clean technology property including solar photovoltaic, wind, small modular nuclear, concentrated solar, geothermal, heat pumps, non-road zero-emission vehicles, and energy storage systems. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

Refundable investment tax credit of up to 30% for taxable Canadian corporations investing in eligible clean technology property including solar photovoltaic, wind, small modular nuclear, concentrated solar, geothermal, heat pumps, non-road zero-emission vehicles, and energy storage systems. The full 30% rate requires meeting labour requirements (prevailing wage and apprenticeship); otherwise the rate is 20%. Rate declines to 15% for property available for use in 2034. Part of Canada's suite of clean economy investment tax credits.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Taxable Canadian corporation (including one that is a member of a partnership), or a mutual fund trust that is a real estate investment trust (including such a trust that is a member of a partnership)
  • Investing in eligible clean technology property (solar, wind, heat pumps, non-road ZEVs, energy storage)
  • Property must be available for use in Canada
  • Must meet labour requirements (prevailing wage + apprenticeship) for full 30% rate
Provinces
All Provinces
Industries
Clean Technology Renewable Energy Environmental Manufacturing
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Not rated

Funding Details

Amount
Up to 30% refundable tax credit (declining to 15% in 2034)
Type
Tax Credit
Level
Federal
Credit rate
Up to 30% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing (available March 28, 2023 to December 31, 2034)

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Deadline
Dec 31, 2034
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Application Steps

1 Confirm property eligibility with NRCan technical guidance Before claiming, optionally consult Natural Resources Canada's technical guidance to verify that the specific equipment meets the definition of eligible clean technology property under the Income Tax Act.

Required Documents 5

✓ T2 corporate tax return with Schedule T2SCH63
✓ Proof of eligible property acquisition (invoices, purchase agreements)

Eligible Expenses 10

Ineligible Expenses 7

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Funding Stack Strategy

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Compatible Programs

SR&ED Tax Credits Clean Technology Manufacturing ITC Provincial Manufacturing Tax Credits NRCan Energy Efficiency Programs
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Clawback Risk

Medium Risk
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need to be incorporated to qualify?
Almost — the credit is claimed by taxable Canadian corporations (including one that is a member of a partnership) and by a mutual fund trust that is a real estate investment trust (including such a trust that is a member of a partnership). Sole proprietors and ordinary partnerships cannot claim it.
What's the realistic credit amount for a $1M investment?
For a $1M investment, you'd get $200,000–$300,000. Full 30% requires meeting labour requirements; otherwise 20%. Property available in 2034 gets only 15% (or $150,000).
When do I need to meet labour requirements?
Labour requirements (prevailing wage + apprenticeship) must be met during the installation period for the full 30% rate. If not, you get 20% instead.
Can I stack this with SR&ED?
Yes, SR&ED (35% for CCPCs) covers R&D costs for clean tech development — different from capital equipment costs covered by this ITC. Stack both for maximum benefit.
Is there a deadline for claiming this credit?
Yes, property must be available for use between March 28, 2023 and December 31, 2034. Full 30% rate applies through 2033; 15% for 2034. Pre-claim approval starts April 1, 2026.

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