(a) reduced the amount of salaries or wages for the purpose of computing,i. in the case of assistance referred to in paragraph a of section 1029.8.36.72.7, the amount that the qualified corporation is deemed to have paid to the Minister for a taxation year under subparagraph a of the first paragraph of section 1029.8.36.72.2 or 1029.8.36.72.3, or
ii. in the case of assistance referred to in paragraph b of section 1029.8.36.72.7, the excess amount referred to in paragraph a of section 1029.8.36.72.4 determined, in respect of a calendar year in relation to all of the qualified corporations carrying on a recognized business in the Québec area and that are associated with each other;