How much age amount you can claim on line 301 for 2012

In 2012, the full age amount you can claim on line 301 on Schedule 1 is $6,720 giving you a tax credit of $1,008. However, the age amount you are able to claim is reduced by 15% of your net income (at line 236 of your tax return) in excess of $33,884. The age amount will…

What is age amount

Age amount is an extra credit to seniors. You qualify for age amount if you were 65 years of age or older on December 31 of the year you file your tax return.

How much is amount for an infirm dependant aged 18 or older for 2014?

In 2014, the full amount for infirm dependants age 18 or older is $6,589, which includes the $2,058 family caregiver amount, providing you with a maximum tax credit of $988.35 (15% of $6,589). The credit is a non-refundable tax credit. The amount is reduced dollar by dollar by your dependant’s net income (line 236 of his or…

What is caregiver amount?

If, at any time during the year, you (either alone or with another person) maintained a dwelling where you and one or more of your dependants lived, you may claim this credit for each dependant.

The due dates to file income tax returns for deceased persons

The legal representative has to file a return for the deceased for the year of death. This return is called the final return. In addition to the final return, the legal representative may choose to file up to three optional returns in order to save tax. The due dates for filing these returns depend on…