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Having a lower income doesn’t mean that tax season needs to be more complicated or stressful for you. In reality, you can receive a decent return, as long as you make sure to file any and all the deductions you qualify for. Here are a few tips that you can use in order to make the most of your low income when tax season rolls around
Formerly known as the Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB), the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a refundable tax credit for Canadians with a low income. Individuals making between $3,000 to $24,112 and families with incomes below $36,482 are eligible for the tax credit.
Those who qualify will receive 26% of every dollar they make over $3,000, up to $1,355 as an individual and up to $2,335 for families. This is a type of tax credit, is set up by the Canadian Government to financially support people with low incomes and motivate them to remain in the workforce.
There are other types of tax credits that are better saved for the future if you are currently earning a low income, or you are at a zero-payable position when it comes to your taxes. Referred to as “carry-forward,” these credits can be used for expenses such as tuition and books, charitable donations, and moving costs. It’s better to record these expenses when they’ve occurred, but only claim them on your taxes in future when you’re earning a higher income. Some of these expenses, such as those for tuition and books can be kept on record for years, and then used when you need them.
Register an Account with the CRA to better keep track of both your carry-forward credits and tax receipts.
GST and HST are types of taxes that residents in certain provinces will have to pay each year.
The GST/HST tax credit is another service offered by the CRA, which applies to individuals and families with low incomes. As of 2014, those individuals and families do not need to apply for this credit. Instead, when you file your income tax return, the CRA will determine whether or not you are eligible, and pay the credit in installments every three months, four times per year.
Those eligible can get up to $456 as a single individual and up to $598 if they have a partner (married or common-law). If you have children, you can get up to $157 per child under the age of 19.
$456 | For eligible adults over the age of 19 |
$157 | For each child that’s under the age of 19 |
$598 | For those who are married or are in a common-law relationship |
When your spouse or common-law partner is earning a larger income than you, it’s a good idea to look into assigning them some of your tax credits. These credits include, but are not limited to caregiver credits, medical expenses, charitable donations, public transit, etc. While both spouses/partners are able to file for these types of credits, it’s more beneficial for the spouse with the highest income to claim them.
The best thing you can do during tax season, even if you’re earning little to no income, is to always file a tax return. It’s important for your financial future that the CRA gets all your current information, which will, in turn, give them your net worth. Having a favourable net worth will then help the CRA determine whether or not you’ll be eligible for certain tax credits in the future, such as the GST/HST tax credit, the Canada Child Benefit (tax-free monthly installment for families with children under the age of 18), or any other kind of federal or provincial tax benefit for that matter.
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So, if you’re earning a low income, don’t worry. There are ways that you can make the most of your return, just as long as you file your income taxes properly and on time. Early is also a great idea as you’ll have ample time to figure out what you can and can’t claim, pay what you owe, and relieve as much tax stress as you can.
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