How do I claim the Manitoba education property tax credit?

by TurboTax• Updated 1 week ago

If you own a home in Manitoba, you may be eligible to claim the Manitoba education property tax credit. A maximum credit of $350 is available for 2024.

You qualify if:

You were a resident of Manitoba at the end of the year.
You were 16 years of age or older at the end of the year.
You paid school tax on a principal residence in 2024

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.

Select your product and follow the instructions to claim this credit.

TurboTax Online

Answer all the initial interview questions if you haven't already.
In the left menu, select Provincial, then Provincial Tax Credit Profile.
Select Education Property Tax Credit then Continue.
On the Education Property Tax Credit Summary screen, select Add new.
On the Manitoba Education Property Tax Credit screen, enter your info and select Save and Continue.
Select Continue to be taken to your Manitoba tax and credits summary.

TurboTax Desktop

Answer all the initial interview questions if you haven't already.
Select Find.
Search for and select Manitoba taxes, then Go.
Continue until you get to the Manitoba tax credits screen. Select Education and/or residential renters tax credit, then Continue.
If you received an advance on this tax credit, enter the amount, plus who's claiming the credit. Select Continue.
On the Manitoba education property/residential renters tax credit screen, enter your info and select Continue.
On the Declaration for the Education Property Tax Credit screen, enter the names of anyone who lived with you (other than your spouse, common-law partner, or dependent children).
Select Continue
Proceed until you arrive at the Manitoba tax and credit summary screen. You’ll see your credit amount next to Net education property and school tax credit for homeowners and renters.