If you live in Ontario, you may qualify for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC), that is a part of the Ontario Trillium Benefit. Though we technically are not claiming rent on our taxes, the amount of rent, property taxes, or long term housing costs paid by you throughout the year is used to help calculate your benefit. The tax credit is based on your adjusted family net income and is reduced when your income exceeds certain amounts based on your family situation. You may qualify for either the Energy Credit portion, the Property Tax Credit portion, or both.
TurboTax Free makes it easy to apply for the Ontario Trillium Benefit with easy step-by-step directions. When using TurboTax Free, click on the heading titled Provincial and click Get Started. Click on Continue and answer Yes to the question, “Did any of these apply to you and you want to apply for the OEPTC?” Click on Continue and you will be prompted to enter the details of your rent paid.
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