PersonalEducationtax credit
Canada Training Credit
$250/year accumulating training credit — most workers don't claim it.
Amount
$250/year (accumulates to $5,000 max)
Deadline
Filed with annual tax return
Provinces
All of Canada
About This Program
The Canada Training Credit is a refundable tax credit that helps Canadians cover eligible training fees like tuition and fees paid to educational institutions. Workers accumulate $250 per year in their training amount, which can be applied when they undertake eligible training.
Eligibility Requirements
- 1Ages 26 to 65 at end of year
- 2Working income of at least $10,000 in prior year
- 3Net income below ~$151,978
- 4Filed a tax return for the prior year
How to Apply
- 1Your Canada Training Credit limit appears on your Notice of Assessment
- 2Pay eligible tuition or training fees
- 3Claim the credit when filing your income tax return
- 4CRA calculates 50% of fees, up to your credit limit
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