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Education Property Tax Credit

Manitoba Income Tax Act s. 5.4

This credit is available to renters or homeowners who were resident in Manitoba and age 16 or older on December 31 of the tax year.  After increases announced in the Manitoba 2011 Budget, the  credit is equal to the lesser of

1. occupancy costs, calculated as the sum of

   1. 20% of total rental payments, and

   2. net property taxes paid

   minus $250

   and

2. for

   1. taxpayers age 65 and over:

      1. $950 in 2011, $1,025 in 2012, $1,100 in 2013

      2. minus 1% of family income, to a minimum credit of $700

   2. all other taxpayers, $700

The Manitoba 2011 budget announced an increase in the basic credit amount from $650 in 2010 to $700 for 2011, with the amount for seniors being increased from $800 in 2010 to above amounts, starting at $950 in 2011.

For detailed information on Manitoba refundable tax credits, see this topic on the Government of Manitoba web page Manitoba Personal Tax Credits.

See CRA form MB 479 and Completing Your Manitoba Forms on the Manitoba General Income Tax and Benefit Package page for detailed calculations.

Tax tip:  File a return even if you have no income, to get the refundable tax credits.

Revised: April 12, 2011