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they are under 16 at the end of the tax year |
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they are under 19 at the end of the year, are not a
parent, do not have a spouse or common-law partner, and are not
eligible for an education property tax credit for the year |
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they reside in the residence of, and are claimed as
a dependent of, another individual for the tax year |
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another taxpayer is claiming an amount for the year
for them, for any of the following:
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spouse or eligible to spouse amount |
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infirm dependent amount |
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disability amount |
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dependent disability amount |
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amounts transferred from spouse |
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they are an inmate of a correctional facility or
penitentiary on the last day of the year, and have been an inmate for
and have been an inmate for at least 6 months during the year |
The amount received is reduced by 1% of
household net income.
For detailed information on Manitoba refundable tax credits,
see this topic on the Government of Manitoba web page Manitoba
Personal Taxes.
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: December 12, 2011