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Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC) - Seniors' Income Threshold
Ontario seniors’ tax credit threshold guidance
Funding available
$ 10 - $ 378
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Ontario residents who are eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit.
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Overview
The Ontario Sales Tax Credit provides support through the Ontario Trillium Benefit for eligible families in Ontario. It is determined from tax return information and may be received as part of monthly payments, with rules for annual amounts and one-time payments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 378 $
- Minimum amount : 10 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario residents who are eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- The person whose T1 return is assessed first is the eligible OSTC recipient when both spouses are 64 years old or older.
- If the non-senior spouse’s return is assessed first, that spouse receives the OSTC until the senior spouse’s return is assessed.
- Any OSTC amounts received by the non-senior spouse must be paid back to the CRA, and a notice of redetermination is issued.
- After a death or separation, future OSTC amounts are calculated based on each person’s current status.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC) - Seniors' Income Threshold Program
What is the Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC) - Seniors' Income Threshold?
The Ontario Sales Tax Credit provides support through the Ontario Trillium Benefit for eligible families in Ontario. It is determined from tax return information and may be received as part of monthly payments, with rules for annual amounts and one-time payments.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC) - Seniors' Income Threshold Funds up to $378 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC) - Seniors' Income Threshold program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC) - Seniors' Income Threshold program, you must:
Eligible for the Ontario Sales Tax Credit
Eligible for at least one Ontario Trillium Benefit component
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC) - Seniors' Income Threshold?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by email at info@crtc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-668-8297.
Where is the Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC) - Seniors' Income Threshold available?
The Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC) - Seniors' Income Threshold program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC) - Seniors' Income Threshold a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC) - Seniors' Income Threshold is a Tax Credits