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School Tax Credit for Homeowners

Manitoba Income Tax Act s. 5.5

This credit is available for homeowners or life tenants age 55+ at December 31 of the tax year, with family income less than $23,800 for 2009.  The credit is based on school taxes paid in the tax year for the principal residence in Manitoba, which must be over $160 for the year in order to claim the credit.

See the Canada Revenue Agency information:

School Tax Assistance for Tenants

Tenants age 55+ may receive school tax assistance, depending on income, by applying to Family Services and Housing at the Provincial Services Office.  See the Manitoba information School tax assistance for tenants 55 Plus.

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: January 06, 2012