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1. Home Renovation Tax Credit - a non-refundable tax credit of up to $1,350
Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) is claimed on Schedule 12.
2. First Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit - a non-refundable tax credit of up to $750
First Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit is claimed at line 369 in Schedule 1.
3. Children's Fitness Tax Credit - a non-refundable tax credit of up to $75/child
Children's Fitness Tax Credit is claimed at line 365 in Schedule 1.
4. Public Transit Tax Credit - a non-refundable tax credit of 15%
Public Transit Tax is claimed at line 364 in Schedule 1.
5. Tradesperson's Tools Expenses - deduct up to $500 from your net income
Tradesperson's Tools Expenses is claimed at Line 1770 in Form T777.
6. Pension Income Splitting - split up to 50% of your eligible pension income with your spouse or common-law partner
Pension Income Splitting is claimed on Form T1032.