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Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC)

Refundable tax credit for fertility and surrogacy costs

Offered by
Government of Ontario
Official source: ontario.ca

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Funding available
$ 5,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals who are Ontario residents on the last day of the tax year
See full eligibility

Overview

The Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit is a refundable personal income tax credit for eligible fertility treatment and surrogacy medical expenses. It provides 25% of eligible expenses, up to $5,000 per year, for goods and services provided entirely in Canada and claimed with the Ontario Medical Expense Tax Credit.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$5,000
Maximum share of project costs
25%
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
  • Women
Legal structures
Sole proprietorship

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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Ontario Fertility Tax Credit rules updated

The Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit page now adds a 12-month claim-period rule tied to the OMETC, and clarifies spouse or common-law partner claims and filing instructions.

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The Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit page now shows a 12-month claim-period rule tied to the OMETC: expenses can be claimed for any 12-month period that ends in the tax year you are filing for, as long as the expenses were paid on January 1, 2025 or later and were not claimed on a prior return. It also clarifies who can claim the credit and how spouse or common-law partner expenses work, while updating examples and filing instructions to use OMETC wording and the same core rates of 25%, $20,000 maximum eligible expenses, and $5,000 maximum credit per year.

Official source: ontario.ca
June 30, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals who are Ontario residents on the last day of the tax year
  • Taxpayers who were not bankrupt at any time in the year

Eligible expenses

  • Fertility treatments and services from a medical practitioner or fertility clinic
  • Prescribed fertility medication
  • Assisted reproduction services such as artificial insemination or IVF
  • Sperm, egg, and embryo freezing, storage, and thawing
  • Travel within Canada required for treatment

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Activities funded

  • Fertility treatment and preservation
  • Surrogacy

How to apply

  • Step 1: Review eligibility
    • Confirm you meet the Ontario residency and bankruptcy conditions.
    • Check that your expenses are eligible and were paid from January 1, 2025 onward.
  • Step 2: Prepare your claim
    • Determine the portion of Ontario Medical Expense Tax Credit expenses that qualify for this credit.
    • Keep receipts for all eligible expenses.
  • Step 3: Complete your tax forms
    • Enter the eligible amount on Ontario Form ON479.
    • Report the same expenses in your Ontario tax return for the Ontario Medical Expense Tax Credit.
  • Step 4: File your return
    • Submit your Income Tax and Benefit Return.

Documents Needed

  • Receipts for eligible expenses
  • Income Tax and Benefit Return
  • Ontario Form ON428
  • Ontario Form ON479

Processing and Agreement

  • Claim the credit when filing your Income Tax and Benefit Return
  • Calculate the eligible amount from your Ontario Medical Expense Tax Credit claim
  • Enter the amount on Ontario Form ON479
  • The credit is applied as a refundable tax credit if you are eligible

Contacts

1-800-959-8281

Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC) Program

What is the Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC)?

The Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit is a refundable personal income tax credit for eligible fertility treatment and surrogacy medical expenses. It provides 25% of eligible expenses, up to $5,000 per year, for goods and services provided entirely in Canada and claimed with the Ontario Medical Expense Tax Credit.

How much funding can be received?

Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC) Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC) program?

To be eligible for the Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC) program, you must: Ontario resident on the last day of the tax year Not bankrupt during the year Eligible expenses must relate to fertility treatment, preservation, or surrogacy

What expenses are eligible under Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC)?

Fertility treatments and services from a medical practitioner or fertility clinic Prescribed fertility medication Assisted reproduction services such as artificial insemination or IVF Sperm, egg, and embryo freezing, storage, and thawing Travel within Canada required for treatment

Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC)?

You can contact Government of Ontario or by phone at 1-800-959-8281.

Where is the Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC) available?

The Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC) program is available the province of Ontario.