If you bought, built, sold, or renovated a home in 2023, you might be wondering what that means for your tax situation. Don’t worry, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is here to help. We have information about tax incentives that can help you with housing costs.

If you bought, built, sold or renovated a home in 2021, we’re here to help you with your tax affairs. Here are some helpful tips and information to get you ready for this tax-filing season.

Claim $5,000 on your tax return: The home buyers’ amount (line 31270) is available if:

• you (or your spouse or common-law partner) acquired a qualifying home in 2021; and

• you did not live in another home that you or your spouse or common-law partner owned in the current year or any of the previous four years.