Why does the turboxtax first time home buyer tax credit only seem to show $750 when the CRA website shows that the credit is for $5000?

Why does the turboxtax first time home buyer tax credit only seem to show $750 when the CRA website shows that the credit is for $5000?

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Why does the turboxtax first time home buyer tax credit only seem to show $750 when the CRA website shows that the credit is for $5000?

The Home Buyer amount of $5,000 is a non-refundable tax credit of which 15% or $750 is allowed as a credit against your taxes payable. For more info please see http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/sgmnts/hmwnr/menu-eng.html

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Why does the turboxtax first time home buyer tax credit only seem to show $750 when the CRA website shows that the credit is for $5000?

The Home Buyer amount of $5,000 is a non-refundable tax credit of which 15% or $750 is allowed as a credit against your taxes payable. For more info please see http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/sgmnts/hmwnr/menu-eng.html