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Canada Training Credit
A refundable credit that helps cover tuition and training fees. Working people aged 26 to 65 build up $250 of room each year to use later.
Estimated value
Covers up to half of eligible tuition, using $250/year of accumulated room
Who qualifies
- You accumulate $250 of room each year from age 26 to 65 if you have working income and file taxes.
- When you pay eligible tuition, you can claim up to half of it, limited by your accumulated room.
How to apply
- 1
Check your training credit room
Your available room is shown on your CRA My Account and on your notice of assessment.
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Claim it after paying tuition
When you pay eligible tuition or training fees, claim the credit on your tax return.
Documents you will need
- Tuition receipts (T2202)
How often it is paid
Refundable tax credit
Good to know
- It is refundable and separate from the regular tuition tax credit â you can use both.
Often applied for together
Last verified: August 31, 2026