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MPP Yasir Naqvi Appointed Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education
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Ontario Power Authority Finalizes Price for Grount-Mounted Solar microFIT Projects
   
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Ontario Increases Aid to Pakistan Flooding Victims
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    McGuinty Government Implements New Drinking And Driving Measures
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Consultations Begin On Public Sector Compensation
    McGuinty Government Takes Next Step In Plan To Manage Responsibly
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Province Takes Action on Eco Fees
    McGuinty Government Committed To Keeping Household Hazardous Waste Out Of Environment
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Get Your Money! File Your 2009 Tax Return to Qualify for New Ontario Tax Credits Even if you don’t have income to report, or haven’t filed for a few years, filling out a tax return is the smart thing to do.

Did you know that important new tax credits are coming into effect in 2010, but you will only qualify for these new credits if you file your taxes this year?

Ontario Sales Tax Credit
This will provide sales tax relief of up to $260 a year starting in August 2010. To qualify for this credit, remember to CHECK THE BOX on your tax form.

Sales Tax Transition Benefit
Eligible Ontarians aged 18 or over will receive up to $1,000 for families and $300 for single people in a Sales Tax Transition Benefit. This benefit will be delivered in three equal payments in June 2010, December 2010 and June 2011. To qualify for this benefit, you must file your 2009 income tax return.

Ontario Property Credits
This will provide eligible property owners and tenants with a credit of up to $250 for non-seniors or $625 for seniors, plus 10 per cent of occupancy cost. The credit would not exceed occupancy cost and would be subject to a maximum of $900 for non-seniors and $1,025 for seniors. To apply, remember to complete form ON479, Ontario Credits and Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant included with your Ontario – 2009 Income Tax and Benefit package.

Ontario Child Benefit
Eligible parents can receive a benefit of up to $1,100 a year per child. No application is necessary – all you need to do is file your taxes! Your eligibility is based on the number of children under age 18 in your family and your family net income.

Personal Income Tax Cuts
Effective January 1, 2010, the tax rate on the first tax bracket was cut from 6.05 per cent to 5.05 per cent.
  • 93 per cent of income tax payers will see a PIT cut, including about 90,000 lower-income tax filers who will no longer pay Ontario PIT 
  • Ontarians now benefit from the lowest provincial tax rate in Canada on the first $37,106 of taxable income for 2010.