General
Provincial
NS
Paid quarterly
NS Affordable Living Tax Credit
Worth up to
$500/year
What is it?
A refundable tax credit to help lower-income Nova Scotians with the cost of living.
Up to $255/person ($500 for families) per year
Who is it for?
- Must be 19+ years old
- Family income under $30,000
- Must file an income tax return
- Available in: NS
How to Apply
- 1File your income tax return
- 2No separate application needed
- 3Calculated automatically by CRA
- 4Payments issued quarterly with GST/HST credit
Documents You May Need
Filed income tax return
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$5,000
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$1,421
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