In simple terms:Tax deductions reduces the amount of income.Tax credits reduce the amount of tax you are owing.
Monday, September 6, 2021
HERE ARE SOME OF DEDUCTIONS & CREDITS….
LIST OF SOME TAX DEDUCTIONS (2020)
- Registered pension plan (RPP) deduction
- RRSP deduction
- Annual union, professional, or like dues
- Child care expenses
- Disability supports deduction
- Business investment loss
- Moving expenses
- Support payments made
- Carrying charges and interest expenses
- Deduction for CPP or QPP contributions on self-employment and other earnings
- Deduction for CPP or QPP enhanced contributions on employment income
LIST OF SOME TAX CREDITS (2020)
- Basic personal amount
- Age amount
- Spouse or common-law partner amount
- Canada caregiver amount for infirm children under 18 years of age
- Amount for an eligible dependent
- Base CPP or QPP contributions through employment income
- Home buyers’ amount
- Canada employment amount
- Employment insurance premiums through employment
- Adoption expenses
- Digital news subscription expenses (New)
- Interest paid on your student loans
- Your tuition amounts
- Tuition amount transferred from a child
- Donations and gifts
- Eligible medical expenses you can claim on your return