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Information for Residents of Manitoba
All the information you need to calculate your Manitoba tax and credits is included on the following pages. You will find two copies of Form MB428, Manitoba Tax , and Form MB479, Manitoba Credits , in this book. Complete the forms that apply to you, and attach a copy to your return.
What's new for 2002?
The rate used to calculate provincial income tax has been reduced for taxable income between $30,544 and $65,000.
The rate for the provincial dividend tax credit has changed.
The calculation for the political contribution tax credit has changed.
A tax credit has been introduced to encourage mineral exploration in Manitoba.
The learning tax credit has been eliminated.
Forms MB428, Manitoba Tax , and MB479, Manitoba Credits , reflect these changes.
Manitoba tax credit programs
You have to file claims for Manitoba tax credits within three years of the end of the tax year to which they relate.
Even if you do not have to pay tax, you may be entitled to the personal tax credit, education property tax credit, and school tax credit for homeowners. To claim these credits, attach a completed Form MB479, Manitoba Credits, to your return.
Manitoba school tax assistance
You may qualify for some school tax assistance if you were 55 or older at the end of the year and your family net income was less than $23,800.
If you were a homeowner, and if you qualify- calculate your claim on Form MB479, Manitoba Credits .
If you were a tenant, you have to apply directly to the Manitoba Housing Authority Client Services Branch. You can contact them at 945-2611 or toll free at 1-877-587-6224. You do not qualify for school tax assistance if you are a tenant living in government-subsidized or non-profit housing.
If you have questions…
If you have questions about Manitoba tax and credits, contact:
Manitoba Tax Assistance Office
Room 309, Norquay Building
401 York Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3C 0P8
In Winnipeg, call 948-2115.
Outside Winnipeg, call 1-800-782-0771.
If you have other questions, contact:
Winnipeg Tax Services Office
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
325 Broadway
Winnipeg MB R3C 4T4
Call: 1-800-959-8281.
To request forms call: 1-800-959-2221.
The telephone number for your tax services office and other telephone numbers are listed in the government section of your telephone book. Information is also available at www.ccra.gc.ca/tso on the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency's Web site.
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