Home Accessibility Tax Credit (HATC) — Federal: Free, by phone or online. Who it's for: Qualifying individual: eligible for the disability tax credit in the year, or 65 or older at the end of the year; or an eligible family….
Categories: Disability, Financial Aid, Seniors
If you are 65 or older, or qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), you may get a tax break for making your home safer or easier to get around. This is the Home Accessibility Tax Credit (HATC). ▸ Who can get this? • You are 65 or older at the end of the year, or you qualify for the DTC. • Or you are an eligible family member claiming for that person. • The home is in Canada, and that person (or an eligible family member who lives with them) owns it and lives in it. ▸ What you get • A lower tax bill. The credit is non-refundable. • You can claim up to $20,000 a year in eligible costs. ▸ What counts? • Lasting changes that help the person get in, move around, or stay safe at home. For example, work by an electrician, plumber or carpenter. • Things you can take with you when you move usually don't count. ▸ How to apply 1. Fill in the chart for line 31285 on your Federal Worksheet. 2. Enter the result on line 31285 of your tax return. ▸ What you need • Keep receipts, invoices and proof of payment. Don't send them with your return. ▸ Good to know • Work by a relative only counts if they are registered for GST/HST. • Your own labour and tools can't be claimed.
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