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Ontario Child Care Tax Credit (Ontario CARE Tax Credit)

Ministry of Finance / Canada Revenue Agency

Up to $8K

Up to 75% of eligible child care expenses; up to $6,000 per child under seven, $3,750 per child aged seven to 16, $8,250 per child with a severe disability

Refundable credit that gives families up to 75% of eligible child care expenses back, including child care centres, home care and camps.

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How to apply

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Who qualifies

Ontario residents at year end who can claim the Child Care Expense Deduction and have a family income of $150,000 or less. Tuition, medical care, recreation and care by the child's parent are not eligible.

Individuals

Good to know

  • Funding: Top-up of 20 per cent applied for the 2021 tax year only.
  • Cost share: 75% of eligible costs

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“Eligible families can claim up to 75% of their eligible child care expenses” source ↗
  • amount“$6,000 per child under the age of seven” source ↗
  • process“submit a completed Schedule ON479-A” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-09 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.