IDMTC is a refundable tax credit available in multiple provinces across Canada. It helps companies offset the labour and production costs involved in developing eligible interactive digital media products.
Including video games, e-learning platforms, AR/VR tools, and other user-controlled experiences.
Each province has its own version of the program, with different credit rates, rules, and certifying agencies.
VTG helps you navigate the process and maximize your refund wherever you're based.
Receive between 17.5% and 40% back on eligible labour, depending on your province (Quebec, Ontario, BC).
Development of interactive digital products such as games, simulations, e-learning apps, or immersive software.
Game developers, designers, QA testers, artists, producers, and other roles directly tied to interactive product creation.
Studios and companies producing public-facing digital experiences — including games, training platforms, VR tools, or education software.
Most provinces (e.g., Quebec, Ontario) require project certification through agencies like SODEC or Ontario Creates.
The IDMTC program offers refundable tax credits to Canadian companies developing interactive digital products. Eligible expenses are typically tied to the design, production, and testing of user-controlled media — including games, simulations, and educational platforms.
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