Home Renovation Tax Credit
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***PLease Note***

It appears the Federal Government will not be extending the credit in 2010. 

The Following information is meant as a general guide. Any specific requirements can be found on the Canada Revenue Agency web site on the link provided below.

Generally, work performed by electricians, plumbers, carpenters, architects, etc. in respect of an eligible expenditure will qualify. See below for examples of eligible expenditures. If you're planning on hiring a contractor to do construction, renovation, or repair work on your home.

 

The following chart will show you the work we will complete falls under the Governments Tax Break coverage.

 

 

Eligible

Ineligible
  • Renovating a kitchen, bathroom or basement
  • New carpet or hardwood floors
  • Building an addition, garage, deck, garden/storage shed, fence
  • Re-shingling a roof
  • A new furnace, woodstove, boiler, fireplace, water softener or water heater
  • A new driveway or resurfacing a driveway
  • Painting of interior or exterior of a house
  • Window coverings directly attached to the window frame and whose removal would alter the nature of the dwelling
  • Laying new sod
  • Swimming Pools (Permanent - in ground and above ground)
  • Fixtures – lights, fans, etc.
  • Associated costs such as permits, professional services, equipment rentals and incidental expenses.
  • Furniture, appliances, and audio and visual electronics
  • Purchasing of tools
  • Cleaning carpets
  • House cleaning
  • Maintenance contracts (e.g. furnace cleaning, snow removal, lawn care, and pool cleaning)
  • Financing costs

 

Proof of work completed for your 2009 Tax Year requirements will be provided by Mi Decks Construction on reciept of final payment.

 

Documentation, such as agreements, invoices, and receipts, must clearly identify the type and quantity of goods purchased or services provided, including, but not limited to, the following information:
  • information that clearly identifies the vendor/contractor, their business address and, if applicable, the GST/HST registration number;
  • a description of the goods and the date when the goods were purchased;
  • The date when the goods were delivered (keep your delivery slip as proof) and/or when the work or services were performed;
  • A description of the work performed including the address where the work was performed;
  • the amount of the invoice; and
  • proof of payment.  Receipts or invoices must indicate paid in full or be accompanied by other proof of payment, such as a credit card slip or cancelled cheque.

 Please follow the link below if you require any further detailed information.


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