Videos: Tax savings working for you!

Jobs and growth

0:15 sec. | Added: February 21, 2013 | Alternative formats and transcript

Support for families

0:15 sec. | Added: February 21, 2013 | Alternative formats and transcript

Support for small business

0:15 sec. | Added: February 21, 2013 | Alternative formats and transcript

Family caregiver tax credit

A non-refundable tax credit of up to $300 for taking care of an eligible dependant.

2:58 min. | Added: February 25, 2013 | Alternative formats and transcript

Children's arts tax credit

Families may be able to claim a non-refundable tax credit of up to $75 per child for eligible expenses (maximum $500) of enrolling in a prescribed program of artistic, cultural, recreational, or developmental activity.

3:18 min. | Added: February 25, 2013 | Alternative formats and transcript

Children's fitness tax credit

A non-refundable tax credit of up to $75 per child for eligible expenses (maximum $500) of enrolling in a prescribed program of physical activity.

3:36 min. | Added: February 25, 2013 | Alternative formats and transcript

First-time home buyers' tax credit

First-time home buyers can claim a non-refundable tax credit of $750 for the purchase of a qualifying home.

2:38 min. | Added: February 25, 2013 | Alternative formats and transcript

Public transit tax credit

A non-refundable tax credit that helps individuals cover the cost of public transit.

3:40 min. | Added: February 25, 2013 | Alternative formats and transcript

Pension income splitting

Pensioners can split up to 50% of eligible pension income with their spouse or common-law partner and reduce their overall tax paid.

2:37 min. | Added: February 25, 2013 | Alternative formats and transcript

Volunteer firefighter tax credit

If you are a volunteer firefighter, you may be able to claim an amount of $3,000.

2:46 min. | Added: February 25, 2013 | Alternative formats and transcript

Tradesperson's tools deduction

Tradespersons can deduct from their income part of the cost of tools purchased throughout the year.

1:54 min. | Added: February 25, 2013 | Alternative formats and transcript