Workers
Provincial
ON
Paid annually
Ontario LIFT Credit
Worth up to
$875/year
What is it?
The Low-income Individuals and Families Tax Credit provides up to $875 in tax relief for lower-income workers in Ontario.
Up to $875/year for individuals (10% of earned income)
Who is it for?
- Must be 19+ years old
- Family income under $50,000
- Must file an income tax return
- Available in: ON
How to Apply
- 1File your Ontario income tax return
- 2Claim on the ON428 form
- 3The credit is calculated automatically based on your earned income
- 4Reduces Ontario personal income tax to zero for many low-income workers
Documents You May Need
Filed income tax return
T4 or self-employment income records
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