Plain meaning
A group of federal investment tax credits intended to support clean technology, clean electricity, carbon capture, hydrogen, manufacturing, and related projects.
Also called
carbon capture utilization and storage investment tax credit
clean electricity investment tax credit
clean technology investment tax credit
CCUS investment tax credit
Key points
- Clean Economy Tax Credits depends on the eligibility rules set by the relevant tax, benefit, or program legislation.
- Filing an annual income tax and benefit return is often required so CRA can calculate eligibility and payment amounts.
- Amounts may depend on income, family status, age, disability status, residence, expenses, or the type of property or transaction involved.
- Because the credit is generally non-refundable, it usually reduces tax otherwise payable rather than creating a refund by itself.
Why it comes up
These credits connect business investment, climate policy, budget implementation, labour conditions, and public finance. It can affect how tax rules are enacted, interpreted, enforced, challenged, or reported to the public.