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Returning Member
posted Feb 9, 2024 8:50:41 AM

Education Property Tax Credit - MB

On the Provincial Tax Credit Profile (MB), I entered my property tax info into the "Education Property Tax Credit Summary" but it did not affect my return.

I did not receive the advance credit this year and should be getting a $350 credit on my taxes (Form MB479).

How can I can enter this info. to receive the credit? Thanks!

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Intuit Alumni
Feb 9, 2024 9:03:42 AM

Please see our TurboTax FAQ to help you: How do I claim the Manitoba education property tax credit?

 

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

Returning Member
Feb 9, 2024 9:20:16 AM

I did enter the info as prescribed but that didn't solve my issue. There is nowhere to indicate that I did not receive the advance payment and the credit is not showing up despite having entered property taxes paid.

Moderator
Feb 9, 2024 10:25:12 AM

If you are eligible for the Manitoba Education Property Tax Credit, claim the credit by entering your rent and/or property taxes in the provincial section of your return.

As per the Province of Manitoba, rebates are sent out in the month before municipal taxes are due. When you get to the review section, TurboTax will show you warnings. In there, they will advise you where to go if you forget to enter any information for your credit 


For more information:

Manitoba Government Inquiry
204-945-3744
1-866-MANITOBA
(1-866-626-4862)

 

 

 

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Returning Member
Feb 9, 2024 10:45:48 AM

1) I am eligible.

2) I entered my property taxes in the provincial section of my return.

3) I did not get the advance payment (new home owners as of 2022 and did not self-declare in time in 2023).

4) There are no warnings re: the EPTC.

 

I didn't see a place to input that we didn't receive the EPTC advance. How do I enter that info? Thank you.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 9, 2024 10:51:09 AM

Are you using TurboTax Online or TurboTax Desktop/Download?

 

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Returning Member
Feb 9, 2024 10:55:22 AM

I'm using the online version. Thanks!

Intuit Alumni
Feb 9, 2024 11:11:36 AM

In the process of doing my own Manitoba return the reason for your issue was found. As per the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the What's new to taxes this year? section in the return the note says: "Taxpayers no longer need to apply for advanced CWB payments. The CRA will automatically send them to eligible taxpayers based on their prior year tax return."

This is the reason the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) payments cannot be found in the return.

 

As per not receiving the ACWB previously you will need to reach out to the:

Manitoba Government Inquiry
204-945-3744
1-866-MANITOBA
(1-866-626-4862)

 

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.
 

Returning Member
Feb 9, 2024 11:19:32 AM

HI again, I'm not concerned with CWB payments.

 

My issue is that when I input my property taxes, I'm not receiving the Education Property Tax Credit. 

 

As per https://www.gov.mb.ca/finance/tao/eptc.html:

 

The process that allows new or first time homeowners who are eligible to apply the basic $350.00 EPTC to the property tax statement as an advance for their principal residence has been streamlined, reducing costs for Manitobans and the province. ...

 

  • Homeowners who notify their municipality before the printing of the municipal property tax statement for the year will have the credit applied starting in that year.
  • Homeowners who notify their municipality after the printing of the municipal property tax statement for the year may claim the credit on their personal income tax return for that year

    and will receive the credit on their property tax statement in subsequent years.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 9, 2024 11:27:22 AM

The Note as seen in the image below is in fact about the Advanced CWB. As the webpage you are looking at may not be updated yet, please contact:

Manitoba Government Inquiry
204-945-3744
1-866-MANITOBA
(1-866-626-4862)

 

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

 

Returning Member
Feb 9, 2024 11:36:27 AM

But my question has nothing to do with CWB payments... 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 9, 2024 11:41:09 AM

For further information, please call 

Manitoba Government Inquiry
204-945-3744
1-866-MANITOBA
(1-866-626-4862)

 

Thank you

Returning Member
Feb 9, 2024 11:44:54 AM

This is a Turbo Tax problem though... In my initial question, I mentioned the MB form that applies. 

 

I want to know how I can claim it on my taxes using TurboTax.

 

If TurboTax doesn't give me the option of claiming this credit, I will need to use another tax software program.

Moderator
Feb 9, 2024 12:30:49 PM

Thank you for your patience. We have completed a TurboTax Online return to assist. Please note that the Education Property Tax Credit, once claimed, will be added as part of your refund on your tax return.

 

We have added the following screenshots to assist you:

 

 

 

We hope this helps. Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have more questions.

 

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Returning Member
Feb 9, 2024 12:58:10 PM

Thanks for assisting me.

 

The Manitoba School Tax Credit (in the screenshots above) is distinct from the Education Property Tax Credit, and I don't qualify for that.

 

The Education Property Tax Credit is the second checkmark on the list in your first screenshot. 

 

Here is the info that you fill out:

 

There is no field asking if I already got the advance payment. And the $350 credit I should receive is not showing up on my provincial summary.

Moderator
Feb 9, 2024 1:29:21 PM

We will review it and get back to you. Thank you for your patience. 

Returning Member
Feb 9, 2024 1:38:13 PM

I should note that the initial TurboTax link provided about the EPTC contains incorrect information. It says:

"You're disqualified if:

  • You were 65 years of age or older at the end of the year.
  • Your family income was more than $40,000."

I contacted the city's taxation and assessment department to ask if there is a $40,000 household income limit for the EPTC as mentioned on your website, since I did not see that in any government documentation.

 

I just heard back and was informed, "If you have not received the EPTC on previous years’ property tax bills, you will need to claim the tax credit on your income tax return.  Contact Canada Revenue for questions on how to claim. The credit is not based on income but rather the amount of school taxes."

 

That being said, when I enter my property tax info in TurboTax, it doesn't give me the credit even if I edit household income to be below 40k. I'm not sure if there are programming errors at play.

Moderator
Feb 19, 2024 1:09:52 PM

Sorry for the delay- they have gotten back to me with this: 

The Education Property Tax Credit Advanced will be adjusted from a maximum of $437.50 in 2022 to a $350 in 2023. Along with the school tax rebate, this ensures that all homeowners, regardless of whether  or not they have received the Education Property Tax Credit Advance, will see a 50% reduction in Net education property tax paid. 

 

Therefore you do not need to enter anything about advance paid or not. 

 

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.

 

New Member
Mar 27, 2024 3:45:25 PM

the turbotax program will not let me enter anything.  I have received the rebate, answered yes, will not accept any amount i try to enter.  tried on easy step and in forms.  

 

Moderator
Mar 27, 2024 3:57:39 PM

@donmal Please try reinstalling TurboTax using the download from our website.  You can download the current version of TurboTax CD/download edition here:  Choose the 2023 TurboTax edition you need (for Windows). If you are still not able to resolve this issue, please contact our phone support team at 1-888-829-8608.

New Member
Mar 27, 2024 4:11:22 PM

i still can not enter my information.

 

Moderator
Mar 27, 2024 4:16:46 PM

Please contact our phone support team at 1-888-829-8608 as they will be better able to assist you.