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All the information you need to calculate your Manitoba tax and credits is included in the "Completing your Manitoba forms". Complete Form MB428, Manitoba Tax, and Form MB479, Manitoba Credits, and attach a copy to your return.
What's new for 2009?
The income levels and some of the non-refundable tax credits used to calculate your Manitoba income tax have changed.
The rate used to calculate provincial income tax has changed for taxable income of $31,000 or less.
The rate used to calculate the dividend tax credit on other than eligible dividends has changed.
The rate used to calculate the mineral exploration tax credit has changed.
There is a new Primary Caregiver refundable tax credit for Manitoba residents who provide ongoing voluntary care to their spouse or common-law partner, relatives, neighbours, or friends who have been assessed under the guidelines of the Manitoba Home Care Program, as requiring care at level 2 or higher.
The green energy equipment tax credit has been expanded to include equipment that produces solar energy.
Form MB428, Manitoba Tax, Form MB479, Manitoba Credits, and Form T1241, Manitoba Mineral Exploration Tax Credit, reflect these changes.
Manitoba tax credit programs
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. You have to file claims for Manitoba tax credits within three years of the end of the tax year to which they relate.
Caregivers may be eligible to claim the primary caregiver tax credit. Employers may be eligible to claim the co-op education and apprenticeship tax credit. Farmers may be eligible to claim the odour control tax credit. Individuals who have purchased or manufactured green energy equipment may be entitled to a tax credit. Publishers may be entitled to claim a book publishing tax credit.
To claim these credits, attach a completed Form MB479, Manitoba Credits, and any other applicable forms, 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 income was less than $23,800.
If you were a homeowner, see the details in the publication called "Completing your Manitoba forms". If you qualify, calculate your claim on Form MB479, Manitoba Credits.
If you were a tenant, you have to apply to Family Services and Housing at the Provincial Services Office. In Winnipeg, call 945-2197 , or if you are from outside Winnipeg, call toll free at 1-877-587-6224 . If you use a teletypewriter (TTY), the number is 204-948-3698 . You can also contact them by provservice@gov.mb.ca. Go to the Manitoba Web page for more information. You do not qualify for school tax assistance if you are a tenant living in government-subsidized or non-profit housing.
For more information
If you have questions about your income tax return, visit the CRA Web site or call the CRA at 1-800-959-8281 .
To get forms, go to our Forms and publications page or call 1-800-959-2221 .
If you have other 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 on the Government of Manitoba Web site.
- Date modified:
- 2010-01-05