Ontario Seniors' Public Transit Tax CreditIf you are 65 years of age or older at the beginning of the tax year and you live in Ontario on December 31, 2019, you may claim this credit.
You can claim up to $3,000 in eligible public transit expenses and receive a refundable credit up to $450.
Before declaring the public transit costs, verify if the services are eligible by visiting the following link:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-seniors-public-transit-tax-credit
Note: Specialized transit services for persons with disabilities are eligible.
Only you can claim the cost of your public transportation services.
To claim this refundable credit, please follow the following procedure:
1. On the left side menu on the "Interview tab" select the "Other deductions and credits".
2. On the right-hand side of the screen, click on the plus "+" icon to the right of the line "ON479 line 63100 - Ontario seniors' public transit tax credit".
3. On the page generated enter the "Description and amount paid to use eligible public transit services in 2019". (To add another line, click the "+" at the right of the screen).
4. This amount will be reported by the program on line 63100 of the "Ontario Credits ON479" form.
The refundable credit will be entered on line 47900 of the Federal return.
We suggest that you keep all your supporting documents to be able to provide them on request.
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