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What is the Canada Training Credit Limit for 2022

Adeola Adegoke by Adeola Adegoke
July 7, 2022
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Curious about the Canada training credit limit? You’ve come to the right place.

One sure way to lower your tax bill when filing returns is getting a tax credit, and paying your tuition means you get tax credits from the government. One of such credits is the Canada training credit.

We understand how difficult it can be to make that transition from secondary education. The costs can be overwhelming and worry-inducing.

This is why the government of Canada introduced the Canada training credit (CTC) to reduce the burden, sort out some tuition fees, and support competence expansion.

In this comprehensive article that we have done extensive research on, you will also learn about the Canada training credit limit, eligibility requirements, and the process of claiming yours. So, hang around.

What is the Canada Training Credit?

The Canada training credit (CTC) is a refundable tax credit for tuition that is eligible and fees of other kinds that are paid for every tax year.

The CTC, among some other refundable tax credits in Canada, was put in place by Canada’s government to assist in reducing training fee costs.

So far, the initiative has been a success. The following are some of the eligible fees:

  • Tuition fees.
  • Examination fees.
  • Ancillary fees/charges. This includes exemption fees and charges for a certificate, diploma, degree, or admission fees.

If all eligibility requirements are met, claiming the Canada training credit will be possible and it can lower the taxes you owe.

If what you owe is exceeded by the credit you claim, the Canada Revenue Agency is bound to send a refund. So, understanding your training credit and Canada training credit limit isn’t so difficult.

What Is the Canada Training Credit Limit?

The Canada training credit limit is $250 per year which accumulates annually up to a maximum of $5000 lifetime amount.

This credit cannot be used however you like, and you will have access to it when there are eligible tuition and fees to be paid.

Credit limits are calculated by considering the training credit limit for the tax year in question and 50% of the tuition/fees that can be paid.

Only the lower amount between your credit limit and half of your eligible fees can be claimed. In your Notice of Assessment, the CRA will add your amassed Canada training limit.

Who Is Eligible for the Canada Training Credit?

The qualify for training credit, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Must be between the age of 25 – 64.
  • Must have earned a minimum income of $10,000 up to a maximum of $150,000. Income includes parental and maternity leave benefits as well.
  • Must have filed your income tax return for the tax year.
  • Your Canada training credit limit for the year must be greater than zero.
  • Must have paid eligible Tuition and fees to eligible educational institutions
  • Must be a resident of Canada

If you are not within the compulsory age bracket stated above, your credit limit is zero by default. Also, all unused Canada training credits expire when you become 65 years old.

Unlike tuition credits, unused training credits cannot be transferred to your beneficiaries. But you may transfer or carry forward unused and qualified expenses and tuition fees to a common-law partner, dependent individual, or spouse for a credit of the tuition tax type.

How to Claim the Canada Training Credit

So far, we have learned about training credits and how to know your Canada training credit limit. Now, it is time to know how to claim your training credits.

Every year, you can claim the annual Canada training credit limit of $250 or 50% of your eligible tuition for the year.

For example, if you accrued $250 worth of Canada training credits and went on to pay $6000 in tuition/fees for the tax year, you may only claim $250 because it is the lower amount between $250 (which is your accrued credit limit) and $3000 (which is half of your tuition or fees).

It is also worth mentioning that the educational institution or school you attended in the year you claim your Canada training credit will give you a T2202 slip which you can then use to file your tax return.

Canada Training Credit vs. Tuition Tax Credit

The Canada Training Credit is a refundable tax credit while the Tuition Tax Credit (TTC) is a non-refundable tax credit.

Non-refundable tax credits help you reduce your federal tax burden, but they won’t get you a tax refund.

On the other hand, refundable tax credits will not only reduce your tax burden but will also help you get a tax refund from the government.

Therefore, the TTC will not get you a tax refund even if your tuition cost is higher than the tax owed.

If you have unused tuition credits, you may transfer them to a common-law partner, parent, grandparent, or spouse or even carry them forward to the next year.

Post-secondary institutions are expected to issue a form called the T2202A, or the Tuition and Enrolment Certificate, for claiming of tax tuition credit specifically. On the form, eligible tuition, fees paid, and the period of enrollment are specified.

It is not possible to pick the amount of tuition you can claim or the amount you can carry ahead. What determines the amount of tuition you can claim is the Income Tax Act. On the CRA website, you can check if any unused tuition credits from years past are still valid.

If you are struggling with sorting out your taxes, read our article on the best free tax software in Canada.

Final Thoughts on the Canada Training Credit

The Canada Training Credit provides respite for students and helps them reduce the costs of their post-secondary education.

As the eligible amounts can be close to half of a student’s tuition fees, the CTC could make a huge difference at the end of the day.

As long you have filed your income tax return for the last year and you are between 26 and 64 years of age (among other requirements), you should be in the clear.

Other requirements include being a resident of Canada and having met up the required earning limits.

It is also important to check if your educational institution is eligible for the training credit.

FAQs on Canada Training Credit

How Can I Know an Eligible Educational Institution?

The following are what determine an eligible educational institution:

  • A Canadian college, university, or educational institution offering post-secondary-level courses.
  • An institution in Canada offering courses for occupational skills (or certified by the Ministry of Employment and Social Development).

Are Online Courses Eligible for Canada Training Credit?

Online courses that can be claimed have to be from eligible educational institutions. These institutions include:

  • A post-secondary-level college, university, or educational institution.
  • A Canadian institution that is certified by the Ministry of Employment and Social Development (institutions providing occupational skills).

If your institution falls under any of these categories, then it is eligible for the Canada Training Credit.

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Hi, I'm Adeola Adegoke. I am a licensed Insurance Broker in Manitoba, and I hold a master’s degree in Mathematical Sciences (with a major in Financial Modeling) from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), Tanzania.

Also, I have a second master's degree in Statistics from the University of Regina, and I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Statistics at the University of Manitoba.

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