Tax Credit

Specialized Labour Tax Credit

The Specialized Labour Tax Credit provides an incentive for workers with specialized expertise or skills not yet available in Prince Edward Island to accept employment here.

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Description
The Specialized Labour Tax Credit provides an incentive for workers with specialized expertise or skills not yet available in Prince Edward Island to accept employment here.

  • The Specialized Labour Tax Credit is intended to help kick-start new business growth by providing an incentive for workers with specialized expertise or skills to accept employment in Prince Edward Island - where that knowledge or skill is not yet available in the PEI labour market. The tax rebate applies to the personal income tax paid, to a maximum of 17%, on eligible income earned by the eligible individual. This tax credit is effective for one year from the start date of employment.