The 2020 Ontario Budget adopted the Home Seniors Safety Tax Credit (HSSTC) which will help keep seniors safe, create jobs and generate economic activity. The credit will be worth 25 per cent of up to $10,000 in eligible expenses for a senior’s principal residence in Ontario. The maximum credit would be $2,500, providing 27,000 families with $30 million in relief. Eligible expenses would include grab bars and related reinforcements around the toilet, tub and shower, wheelchair ramps, stair lifts and elevators. They would also include renovations to permit first floor occupancy or a secondary suite for a senior.
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