The Innovation Equity Tax Credit (Innovation ETC) , is a non-refundable personal income tax credit available to eligible investors investing in an approved corporation within Nova Scotia.
This credit is meant to encourage investments in eligible small and medium corporations that are engaged in innovative activities which contribute to inclusive economic growth, such as research, development, or commercialization of new technology, products, or processes.
The Innovation ETC is equal to 35% of eligible investments, which increases to 45% for investments made in eligible classifications within the oceans technology and life sciences sectors. The maximum annual investment amount is $250,000.
To claim this amount in TurboTax Online
- Go to the Provincial section of your tax return on TurboTax.
- Under the Nova Scotia Tax Credits section, select Nova Scotia Innovation Equity Tax Credit, then Continue.
- Enter the investment amounts from your certificate(s), then select Continue.
- The Here's your Nova Scotia tax and credit summary step appears. Confirm your amounts are accurate, then select Continue.
To claim this amount in TurboTax Desktop
- Go to the Provincial section of your tax return on TurboTax.
- Under the Which credits will you claim? section, select Nova Scotia Innovation Equity Tax Credit, then Continue.
- Enter the investment amounts from your certificates, then select Continue.
- The Nova Scotia tax and credit summary step appears. Confirm your amounts are accurate, then select Continue.
Note: These forms are only available in English.
