Tell me about Canada Training Credit (CTC)
Canada Training Credit (CTC)
A refundable federal tax credit that helps pay for training and school fees. Your credit limit grows by $250 each year you qualify, up to $5,000 over your lifetime. You can claim the lower of your credit limit or 50% of your eligible fees, and you may get a refund if the credit is more than the tax you owe.
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Who qualifies:
- Canadian resident all year
- Aged 26 to 65 at the end of the year
- Fees qualify for the tuition tax credit
- You have a credit limit above zero
What you need to apply:
- Schedule 11 filled in with your tax return
We last read this on 6 October 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
How to reach them
- Apply on their application form.
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Where else they are
Their website is canada.ca/.../canada-training-credit.html.
Good to know
- For whomCanadian residents aged 26 to 65 who file a tax return and pay fees to an eligible school or certified skills training provider.
- CostFree
- Their stepsFile your income tax return. Fill in Schedule 11 to work out your credit. Enter the amount on line 45350 of your return.
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We read this on their own website on 6 October 2026.
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