Who is qualified for working income tax credit

Working income tax benefit (WITB) is a refundable tax credit available to lower-income individuals and families who have earned income through employment or business. To be eligible for this credit, you have to meet all of the following conditions:

What is a tax credit?

A tax credit reduces an individual’s tax payable. Rather than specifying the amount of each credit, in Canadian tax system, most credit is calculated by multiplying the base amount by the lowest tax rate. For example, the basic personal credit for 2011 is $1,579.05. It is calculated by taking 15% of $10,527.