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ARTICLE · 29 APRIL 2013

CAVCO Lead Performer Policy - Comment Period Closes May 31, 2013

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The Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office has recently released for comment its policy on lead performers and the documentary exception.

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David Zitzerman
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The Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO) released today for comment its policy on lead performers and the documentary exception. The comment period closes May 31, 2013. You can see the policy which is set out in CAVCO Public Notice 2013-02 here.

The policy clarifies CAVCO’s actual practice in determining which performers are eligible for lead performer points for the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (the “CPTC”).

Purpose of the Policy

The policy reflects CAVCO’s cur rent practice re: the determination of lead performers for purposes of the CPTC. T he policy does not change CAVCO’s practice rather, it is intended to very clearly outline actual practice and to ensure uniform understanding and application of these components of the Income Tax Regulations.

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