Common deductions and credits for students
The most common deductions that apply to students are:
- child care expenses
- moving expenses
The most common federal non-refundable tax credits that apply to students are:
- Canada employment amount (line 31260)
- interest paid on your student loans (line 31900)
- your federal tuition amounts (line 32300)
Some of the common refundable tax credits are:
For more information on other types of deductions and credits, see the Federal income tax and benefit information.
Topics
- Line 21400 – Child care expenses
You may be able to deduct amounts that you have paid for child care. - Line 21900 – Moving expenses
You may be able to deduct moving expenses if you move to continue your studies or for employment. - Line 31260 – Canada employment amount
You may be able to claim an amount for work-related expenses. - Line 31900 – Interest paid on your student loans
You may be able to claim an amount for interest paid on your student loans. - Line 32300 – Your federal tuition amounts
What you need to know before you transfer or claim a credit for your tuition, education, and textbook amounts.