To encourage the choice of home help, slow the loss of independence among seniors, and ease the pressure on the healthcare system, the government generously subsidizes home care.
This handy guide will show you the simplest and most advantageous tax credits, subsidies and deductions available.
For example, did you know there is:
- A direct allowance of $19,380 / year to reimburse up to 39% (2025) of paid home care expenses.
- A subsidy of $19.27 per hour of home care.
- A possible sales tax exemption for home care.
- A non-refundable tax credit covering up to 35% of home care expenses.
And did you know that all these programs can be combined?
👫 So, for a non-independent elderly couple declaring an annual income of $100,000 and receiving 5 days of care per week billed at $38/hr, this care will only cost around $3,000 per month (or $17/hr).
👵 For a non-independent senior declaring an annual income of $65,000 and receiving care every day billed at $38/hr, this care will cost only about $4800 per month (or $20/hr).
💡 Good to know
1. To ensure that you get the maximum benefits to which you are entitled, don’t forget to put us in touch with your accountant and/or financial advisor >.
2. To make it easier for you to file your tax return, ask us for a copy of your complete file.
3. It is possible to increase the subsidies received by sharing the expenses related to a loved one.
4. Subsidies are adjusted upwards every year
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