Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit
Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit is a program run by the Ministry of Finance for Ontario residents aged 70 or older, or whose spouse or partner is 70 or older, with medical expenses. Checked on the official page on October 5, 2026.
You likely qualify if: Age 70 or older, or spouse or partner is; Live in Ontario at the end of the year; Full credit with family income up to $35,000.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-800-959-8281Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026 on the official page
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A refundable tax credit that helps low to moderate income seniors pay medical costs so they can age at home. It pays 25% of claimable medical expenses up to $6,000, for a top credit of $1,500. The credit goes down when family net income is above $35,000.
Who qualifies
Ontario residents aged 70 or older, or whose spouse or partner is 70 or older, with medical expenses.
You likely qualify if:
- Age 70 or older, or spouse or partner is
- Live in Ontario at the end of the year
- Full credit with family income up to $35,000
What to bring
- Receipts for medical expenses
- Form ON479 with your tax return
Dates
The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.
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