Terms & Conditions
The Refundable Tax Credits and Benefits calculator is provided for illustrative purposes only.
Other factors that are not accounted for in this calculator may affect the tax credits and benefits
that a tax filer may be entitled to.
Amounts obtained from this calculator should not be relied upon for any purpose, including
preparing a tax return. Tax filers and their advisors should consult the relevant Ontario and federal
legislation and regulations, as well as the published practices and policies of the Canada Revenue Agency,
in order to determine their entitlement to Ontario's refundable tax credits and benefits. In the case of
inconsistency between results obtained from this calculator and determinations made by the Canada Revenue
Agency, the determination of the Canada Revenue Agency will prevail.
1. Eligibility for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, Northern Ontario Energy Credit and Ontario Sales Tax Credit is determined before each instalment payment. If you are not eligible based on your age on December 31, 2011, you may become eligible for one or more instalments depending on when you become of eligible age. You may become eligible for one or more instalments that are not shown in the results.
2. You must enter an age that is at least 16 years and no more than 110 years.
3. This calculator assumes no change in marital status. For some credits, a change in marital status would impact your eligibility.
4. Individuals who have a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions may be eligible for the disability tax credit. A qualified practitioner must certify that the person meets certain conditions and the Canada Revenue Agency must assess and approve the application. Visit the CRA's website at www.cra.gc.ca to find out more about the disability tax credit.
5. If the child had not yet turned one year old on December 31, 2011, select 1.
6. If the child turns 18 years of age (19 years of age for the Ontario Sales Tax Credit) after December 31, 2011, your eligibility for Ontario's refundable tax credits and benefits may be affected.
7. Visit ontario.ca/kidscredit to see a list of examples of eligible activities. Amounts paid, for example, for accommodation, travel, food may not be claimed. Also, amounts for which the tax filer has been reimbursed may not be claimed.
8. Visit ontario.ca/ud00 to find out whether the residence you lived in is a designated residence.
