Tell me about Ontario Seniors' Public Transit Tax Credit
Ontario Seniors' Public Transit Tax Credit
A tax credit for seniors who pay for public transit in Ontario. You can claim up to $3,000 in eligible transit costs each year and get back up to $450. Bus, subway, train, tram and specialized transit for people with disabilities count; Via Rail, FlixBus and ride hailing do not.
Program in Ontario-wide. Seniors Money, grants & charity Government benefits
Who qualifies:
- 65 or older by December 31 of the tax year
- Living in Ontario at year end
- Paid for public or specialized transit
What you need to apply:
- Transit receipts or PRESTO usage report
- A filed income 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 website.
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Where else they are
Their website is ontario.ca/page/ontario-seniors-public-tran....
Good to know
- For whomPeople 65 or older on December 31 of the tax year who live in Ontario at the end of the year.
- CostFree
- Their stepsKeep your transit receipts, passes or PRESTO usage reports. Claim the credit when you file your income tax return by April 30.
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We read this on their own website on 6 October 2026.
Read from: ontario.ca/page/ontario-seniors-publi....
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