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The latest updates on incentives, CRA guidance on COVID-19 related costs, and more!
June 10, 2021
Join Entertainment Partners' Canadian production incentives experts Jennifer Liscio and Sarah Westman-Liu as they discuss important changes to the tax credit programs in Alberta and Atlantic Canada, the BC tax incentive pre-certification process, as well as provide updates on the official guidance from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenue Québec on the eligibility of COVID-related costs. Don’t miss out! Learn how your production can access the best possible incentives available. (Runtime: 37 min)
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