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Table I2 – Main Non-Refundable Tax Credits – ON 2025

Federal (14.5%) Ontario (5.05%)
$ $
Basic personal amount 16,1291 12,747
Spouse and eligible dependant 16,1291, 2, 3 10,8234
Caregiver for a dependant aged 18 and older who has a disability5 8,6016 6,0087
Employment amount 1,4718 N/A
Age amount 9,0289 6,22310
Retirement income 2,000 1,762
Person suffering from a disability
Supplement (- 18 years of age)
10,138
5,91411
10,298
6,00712
Adoption fees 19,58013 15,55113
Volunteer firefighters 6,000 N/A
Search and rescue volunteer 6,000 N/A
Purchase of first home 10,000 N/A
Home accessibility 10,00013 N/A14
Federal Ontario
Medical expenses
  • 14.5% of expenses which exceed the lesser of $2,834 or 3% of applicant’s net income
  • No limit for dependants
  • 5.05% of expenses which exceed the lesser of $2,885 or 3% of applicant’s net income
  • Maximum medical expenses for dependant of $15,551
Charitable donations
  • Max. donations: 75% of net income
  • 14.5% on the first $200 and 29% or 33% on excess amount
  • Max. donations: 75% of net income
  • 5.05% on the first $200 and 11.16% on excess amount

  1. Gradually reduced when revenue exceeds $177,882, to a minimum of $14,538 when revenue reaches $253,414.
  2. Reduced by net income of spouse or dependant.
  3. Potential $2,687 additional amount if eligible for Canadian caregiver tax credit (also offered for a dependant child under 18 years of age).
  4. Reduced for each $1 exceeding $1,082 (nil at $11,905).
  5. Other than a person for whom the spouse tax credit or eligible dependant tax credit is claimed.
  6. Reduced by each $1 of net income of the dependant in excess of $20,197 (nil at $28,798).
  7. Reduced by each $1 of net income of the dependant in excess of $20,554 (nil at $26,562).
  8. Amount equal to taxpayer’s employment income for the year (max. $1,471).
  9. Reduced by 15% for each $1 exceeding $45,522 (nil at $105,709).
  10. Reduced by 15% for each $1 exceeding $46,330 (nil at $87,817).
  11. Reduced by childcare and caregiver expenses exceeding $3,464 (nil at $9,378).
  12. Reduced by childcare and caregiver expenses exceeding $3,518 (nil at $9,525).
  13. Maximum amount of expenses eligible for the credit.
  14. Refundable tax credit available in Ontario.