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Personal Tax Credits

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Personal Tax Credits


Non-Refundable Measures:


Refundable Measures:


Non-Refundable Measures

Non-Refundable Tax Credit Block

Tax Credit 2012
Amount		 2013
Amount
Basic personal amount $8,634 $8,884
Spouse or common-law partner amount $8,634
 $8,884
Amount for eligible dependent $8,634
 $8,884
Caregiver amount
(not to be confused with the Primary Caregiver Tax Credit)
- Income threshold
 $3,605

$12,312		 $3,605

$12,312
Amount for infirm dependents
- Income threshold		 $3,605
$5,115		 $3,605
$5,115
Canada Pension Plan contributions (maximum) $2,306.70 $2356.20
Employment Insurance premiums (maximum) $839.97 $891.12
Age amount
- Income threshold
- Calculated amount is nil at:		 $3,728
$27,749
$52,602		 $3,728
$27,749
$52,602
Pension amount $1,000 $1,000
Disability amount $6,180 $6,180
Disability supplement
- Threshold for child & attendant care expenses		 $3,605
$2,112		 $3,605
$2,112
Full-time education amount $400/month $400/month
Part-time education amount $120/month $120/month
Transfer limit for tuition and education amounts $5,000 $5,000
Interest paid on student loans Federal amount claimed
Medical expense threshold $1,728 $1,728
Charitable donations First $200: 10.8%
Over $200: 17.4%		 First $200: 10.8%
Over $200: 17.4%
Adoption Expenses Tax Credit (maximum) $10,000 $10,000
Manitoba's Fitness Tax Credit (children and young adults up to age 24) $500
($1,000 if disabled)		 $500
($1,000 if disabled)
Children's Arts and Cultural Activity Tax Credit $500
($1,000 if disabled)		 $500
($1,000 if disabled)

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Manitoba Family Tax Benefit

    The sum of:

  • $2,065 basic amount;
  • $2,065 for a spouse, common-law partner, or eligible dependent, if claimed;
  • $2,065 if the taxpayer is 65 years of age or over;
  • $2,065 if the taxpayer's spouse is 65 years of age or over and spouse's age amount was claimed on return;
  • $2,752 for each disability claim;
  • $2,752 for each disabled dependent 18 years of age or over if claimed; and
  • $2,752 for each dependent 18 years of age or under

     minus

  • 9% of the taxpayer's net income

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Manitoba’s Fitness Tax Credit


Manitoba’s Fitness Tax Credit allows claims for fitness activities for children under 16 and by young adults aged 16 through 24. The cost of up to $500 in eligible fitness activities, as defined under the federal legislation, may be claimed per child or young adult. For a child/young adult less than 18 years of age at the end of the year, the claim may be made by the child/young adult, or their parent. For a young adult 18 to 24 years of age at the end of the year, the claim may be made by the young adult, spouse or common law partner.

This will provide an annual non-refundable benefit of up to $54 per youth. Children and young adults with a disability, on whose behalf at least $100 is spent for qualifying fitness activities, will be eligible for an additional $54 credit for a maximum credit of $108 – mirroring the federal treatment of children with a disability. The credits reduce Manitoba income tax otherwise payable in the tax year.

The Province's tax credit is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and builds upon the federal government's children's fitness amount.

For eligible activities and other information on this credit, which is aligned with the federal benefit, please visit the CRA children's fitness amount page.

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Children's Arts and Cultural Activity Tax Credit


Starting with the 2011 tax year, this Manitoba tax credit provides parents of children under 16 with a 10.8% non-refundable income tax credit on up to $500 of eligible expenses per child (worth up to $54 in income tax savings) for children's participation in eligible non-fitness activities, including artistic, cultural, recreational or developmental activities. For a child with a disability under age 18, on whom at least $100 is spent on eligible activities, the family qualifies for an additional $54 in income tax savings.

The Province’s tax credit is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency, and builds upon the federal government’s Children’s Arts amount.

For eligible activities and other information on this credit, which is aligned with the federal benefit, please visit the CRA Children’s Arts Amount page.

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Political Contributions Tax Credit

A taxpayer who contributes to a recognized provincial political party or candidate for election to the Manitoba Legislature may claim this credit. Currently, the tax credit that may be claimed by a taxpayer is equal to the lesser of:

a)   $650;  

or

b)   the sum of:
      i)    75% of the first $400 of contributions;
      ii)    50% of the next $350 of contributions; and
      iii)   33.33% of the next $525 of contributions.

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Labour-Sponsored Funds Tax Credit

A taxpayer who invests in a registered labour-sponsored venture capital corporation any time during the taxation year or within 60 days after the end of the taxation year may claim this credit. The tax credit that may be claimed is equal to 15% of the investment, to a maximum annual credit of $1,800 for corporations registered under The Labour-Sponsored Venture Capital Corporations Act.

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Mineral Exploration Tax Credit

A taxpayer who invests in flow-through shares of qualifying mineral exploration companies before April 1, 2015 may claim this credit. The tax credit that may be claimed by a taxpayer is equal to 30% of qualifying investments.

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Community Enterprise Development Tax Credit

The Community Enterprise Development Tax Credit is a non-refundable, 30% credit for resident investors in eligible community enterprise development projects. The maximum credit that an individual investor can earn in a year is $9,000, based on a maximum $30,000 eligible investment. Any credits earned but unused in a given year are available to be carried forward for up to ten years and carried back up to three years. The investment may be in specific community enterprises or in community development investment pools.

Budget 2011 has extended this credit to December 31, 2014.

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Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit - (formerly the Community Enterprise Investment Tax Credit)

Budget 2013 extended this tax credit to December 31, 2016.

The Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit is a non-refundable, 30% income tax credit for resident investors who acquire equity capital in emerging enterprises that require larger amounts of capital than community ownership can provide. Corporate and individual investors qualify for this credit. The maximum credit that an investor can earn in a year is $135,000. The maximum amount of the tax credit deductible against Manitoba income tax is $45,000 per tax year. Any credits earned but unused in a given year are available, after 2007 and before 2017, to be carried forward for up to 10 years and carried back up to three years.

For more information, contact Financial Services Division, Manitoba Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade.

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Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate

If you graduated with a degree, diploma, or certificate from a post-secondary institution recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency in Manitoba or elsewhere after 2006 and if you now work and pay taxes in Manitoba, you can benefit from the Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate. You may be eligible for 60% of eligible tuition fees up to $25,000, claimable over as few as six years or as many as twenty years. For detailed information, please go to the Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate page.

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Refundable Measures

Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate Advance

Students residing in Manitoba and attending a post-secondary institution are able to claim a Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate Advance in the form of a refundable 5% tax credit on tuition and ancillary fees paid in relation to a school term that ended after November 2010. The tax credit is claimable by a student even if the federal and provincial tuition and education amounts are transferred to a parent or spouse. There is an annual credit cap of $250 in 2010, a cap of $500 in subsequent years, and a lifetime cap of $5,000 under the Advance. Amounts claimed as an advance will reduce the Manitoba Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate earned following graduation. Where an individual is claiming a Rebate in a given year, they are not eligible to claim the Advance.

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Fertility Treatment Tax Credit

The Fertility Treatment Tax Credit is a refundable personal income tax credit equal to 40% of fertility treatment fees paid to a Manitoba licensed medical practitioner or fertility treatment clinic, and for related prescription drugs, net of any reimbursements such as private health care coverage, related to the treatment of a Manitoba resident. Up to $20,000 in eligible medical expenses, as defined under federal income tax rules, can be claimed for a maximum credit of $8,000. The credit can be claimed by either spouse or partner, but not split between spouses or partners. Reversals of previous elective sterilization procedures (vasectomies, tubal ligations) do not qualify.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Fertility Treatment Tax Credit

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Education Property Tax Credit

The Manitoba Education Property Tax Credit is equal to the lesser of:

a) occupancy costs, calculated as the sum of:
  i) 20% of total rental payments; and
  ii) net property taxes paid
  MINUS $250
     
  and
     
b) for
  i) taxpayers age 65 and over:
[$950 in 2011, $1,025 in 2012, $1,100 in 2013]
MINUS 1% of family income to a minimum credit of $700
     
  ii) all other taxpayers:
$700

For homeowners, the credit is usually delivered as an offset to property taxes due on the local government property tax bill. All others claim it on their income tax return for the year. Only one Education Property Tax Credit may be claimed per dwelling.

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Homeowner's School Tax Assistance

The Manitoba Homeowner's School Tax Assistance is claimable by a taxpayer who is 55 years of age or over and is equal to the lesser of:

  • $175 minus 2% of family income in excess of $15,100;
  • school taxes paid minus $160; or
  • occupancy costs, 20% of total rental payments or net property taxes paid, in excess of the property tax credit.

Only one Homeowner's School Tax Assistance may be claimed per dwelling.


Seniors’ School Tax Rebate Starting in 2014

The school division special levy paid by eligible senior homeowners on qualifying residential properties is being eliminated, starting in 2014, when one-half the estimated total savings will be delivered to seniors.

Additional details on eligible seniors, qualifying residences, and other parameters will be made available in the near future.


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Personal Tax Credit

The maximum amount which can be claimed is equal to the sum of:

  • $195 basic credit;
  • $195 credit for spouse if claimed;
  • $195 equivalent-to-spouse credit;
  • $113 age credit if the taxpayer is 65 years of age or over;
  • $113 age credit for spouse if 65 years of age or over and if claimed;
  • $113 disability credit for self;
  • $113 disability credit for spouse if claimed;
  • $113 disability credit for dependents other than a spouse;
  • $62 per disabled dependent claimed; and
  • $26 per dependent claimed 18 years of age or under

     minus

     1% of family net income.

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Primary Caregiver Tax Credit

Manitobans who act as primary caregiver for a family member, neighbour, or friend may be eligible for a refundable income tax credit of up to $1,275. Note: this program requires pre-application and approval. Please see the eligibility conditions and the procedure for applications on the Primary Caregiver Tax Credit page.

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Odour Control Tax Credit - for individual farmers

Starting in 2006, individuals carrying on the business of farming in Manitoba either as a sole proprietor or as a general partner in a partnership may earn a 10% tax credit for eligible investments in capital property that significantly prevent, reduce, or eliminate nuisance odours from organic waste.

For qualifying property acquired after December 31, 2012, Budget 2013 makes this credit fully refundable to agricultural producers.

Before 2013, the credit first had to be used to reduce Manitoba taxes; any remaining credit could then be refunded, up to an amount equal to net property tax on farmland. Any unused amounts could be carried forward for 10 years or carried back for the three previous years.

Please see additional details on the corporate tax credits page.

Budget 2011 extended this credit to December 31, 2014.



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Nutrient Management Tax Credit

Unincorporated individuals resident in Manitoba and engaged in farming, as well as agricultural operations owned by a partnership, are eligible for the refundable Nutrient Management Tax Credit. Please see additional details under corporation income tax credits.

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Co-op Education and Apprenticeship Tax Credits

The CEATC family of tax credits provide qualified employers with a percentage of the wages and salaries paid to certain types of trainee employees and recent graduates working in Manitoba, net of other government funding for that remuneration. Unincorporated employers can claim the refundable credit on their individual income tax return in the tax year in which it is earned. For more information, including links and contacts, go to the CEATC section on the corporate tax credits page.

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Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit

Property owners who install a geothermal heat pump system or a solar thermal energy system may receive a tax credit on component equipment and on certain capital costs of installation. For details, please go to the Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit page.

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For more information on the Manitoba individual income tax system, contact the Manitoba Tax Assistance Office at 948-2115 or Toll-free 1-800-782-0771 or visit the Manitoba Tax Assistance Office Web site.