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The Childcare Access and Relief from Expenses tax credit (CARE) is a new refundable credit for families with eligible child care expenses.
Introduction
A refundable childcare access and relief from expenses tax credit has been introduced for families with eligible child care expenses.
Eligibility
You may be eligible if you:
- were a resident of Ontario at the end of the year and
- you claimed an amount for child care services on your tax return for eligible children
How to apply
Apply for Ontario Childcare Access and Relief from Expenses Tax Credit
- Prepare your income tax and benefit return.
- Complete Form T778, Child Care Expenses Deduction, and enter the amount claimed on line 21400 of your tax return before completing Schedule ON479-A.
- Complete Schedule ON479–A, Childcare Access and Relief from Expenses Tax Credit.
- Enter the tax credit amount on line 1 of your Form ON479.
- If you are filing by paper - include your completed Schedule ON479-A with your return.
Difficulty
Easy Application
Required IDs
Tax filing
Yes
Jurisdiction
Provincial
Topics
Income
Family