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 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…

How much age amount you can claim on line 301 for 2013

In 2013, the full age amount you can claim on line 301 on Schedule 1 is $6,854 giving you a tax credit of $1,028. 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 $34,562. The age amount will…

How much age amount you can claim on line 301 for 2014

In 2014, the full age amount you can claim on line 301 on Schedule 1 is $6,916 giving you a tax credit of $1,037.40. 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 $34,873. The age amount will…