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Table of contents

• What's new for 2005?
• Manitoba tax credit programs
• If you have questions…

All the information you need to calculate your Manitoba tax and credits is included on the following pages. You will find two copies of Form MB428, Manitoba Tax, and Form MB479, Manitoba Credits, in this book. Complete the forms that apply to you, and attach a copy to your return.

What's new for 2005?

The amount of medical expenses you may claim for other dependants has increased to $10,000.

The calculation of the political contribution tax credit has changed. The maximum credit has increased to $650.

Form MB428, Manitoba Tax, reflects these changes.

Manitoba tax credit programs

You have to file claims for Manitoba tax credits within three years of the end of the tax year to which they relate.

Even if you do not have to pay tax, you may be entitled to the personal tax credit, education property tax credit, and school tax credit for homeowners. To claim these credits, attach a completed Form MB479, Manitoba Credits, to your return.

Manitoba school tax assistance

You may qualify for some school tax assistance if you were 55 or older at the end of the year and your family net income was less than $23,800.

If you were a homeowner, see details on page 9 in this book. If you qualify, calculate your claim on Form MB479, Manitoba Credits.

If you were a tenant, you have to apply directly to the Family Services and Housing, Provincial Services Office. You can call them at 945‑2197 or toll free at 1‑877‑587‑6224. You do not qualify for school tax assistance if you are a tenant living in government-subsidized or non-profit housing.

If you have questions…

If you have general questions about your income tax return, visit the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Web site at www.cra.gc.ca or call the CRA at 1‑800‑959‑8281.

To get forms, visit the CRA Web site at www.cra.gc.ca/forms or call 1‑800‑959‑2221.

If you have specific questions about Manitoba tax and credits, contact the Manitoba Tax Assistance Office. In Winnipeg, call 948‑2115. Outside Winnipeg, call 1‑800‑782‑0771. Information is also available at www.gov.mb.ca/finance/tao on the Manitoba Web site.