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Fares	PRESTO	Ticket Agents	Transit Tax Credit

The federal government offers individual Canadians a non-refundable tax credit to help cover the cost of public transit.

Weekly and monthly Brampton Transit passes and GTA weekly passes are eligible for a 15% transit tax credit. 

PRESTO Details:
- Brampton Transit weekly and monthly passes loaded onto a PRESTO card are eligible for the 15% transit tax credit.
- Registered PRESTO cards are eligible for the federal tax credit provided they are used at least 32 one-way trips within a single transit system during an uninterrupted period not exceeding 31 days. A usage statement for tax purposes is available from the PRESTO website.

Eligible Passes:

Adult Weekly Pass	$27.50
Adult Monthly Pass	$107.00
Student Weekly Pass	$25.50
Student Monthly Pass	$100.00
Seniors Weekly Pass	$12.00
Seniors Monthly Pass	$47.00
GTA Weekly Pass	$52.00

Visit www.transitpass.ca for more information.

FAQs Who developed the criteria for the Transit Tax Credit? The Canada Revenue Agency developed the criteria for the Transit Tax Credit. How can I contact the Canada Revenue Agency? T.I.P.S (Tax Information Phone Service): 1-800-267-6999 TTY (Teletypewriter): 1-800-665-0354 What if I didn't keep my transit passes purchased from January 1, 2009 to date? Taxpayers are expected to provide appropriate supporting documentation for any tax credit claimed if requested by the Canada Revenue Agency. Is the Transit Tax Credit applicable to Brampton Transit tickets? No. It only applies to weekly and monthly passes. Do I have to have four consecutive weekly passes to be able to claim? Yes. You must have four consecutive weekly passes to be eligible for the Transit Tax Credit. It's a Revenue Canada stipulation. Can the four consecutive weeks start from the middle or the end of the month? Yes – as long as there are four consecutive weeks. Do I have to request a receipt when I purchase my pass? Yes. It's your responsibility to obtain a receipt. Is it mandatory to keep both the passes and receipts to be able to make a claim? Yes. We recommend you keep both. How much can I claim? You can claim the eligible amount on your pass purchase to receive a 15% rebate on your personal income tax.