Taxes and benefits
Learn about taxes in Ontario and what they support, including tax credits you can get to help you with living and business costs.
Benefits and financial support
For people
Benefit and tax credit programs for people living in Ontario, including targeted programs for children, people with disabilities, seniors, students and women.
By topic
Benefit and tax credit programs for child care, dental, education, employment, health, housing and legal aid.
For businesses
Tax credits to help businesses lower costs and hire and train new employees.
Find out about Ontario benefit programs you may be eligible for.
Ontario Works
Learn how you can get financial assistance to cover the costs of living and help find a job.
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Income and employment support to help people with disabilities live as independently as possible.
Ontario Trillium Benefit
Helps you pay for the cost of energy and recover a portion of the sales and property taxes you've paid.
Taxes and charges
Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
What you need to know about the provincial portion of the HST, which is collected by the federal government when taxable goods or services are sold.
Employer Health Tax (EHT)
EHT is a payroll tax on remuneration paid to employees and former employees.
Other taxes
Learn more about the other taxes that may apply to you, your family or business.
Tax and interest rates
A list of tax rates and information about interest charged when payment is not received on time.
Refunds and rebates
Find out if you qualify for land, gasoline, power takeoff, or other tax refunds and rebates.
Estate Administration Tax
Learn about the Estate Administration Tax including who pays the tax and at what rate.
Filing a tax return
Personal income tax
How to calculate, file and pay your personal income tax.
Tax credit calculator
You and your family could get money back by claiming tax credits and benefits on your income tax return.
Voluntary disclosure
A second chance to correct any mistakes you may have made on your tax return.
File and pay business taxes
Businesses can use ONT-TAXS online to file tax returns, make payments and more.
Contact us
Ministry of Finance
Creates an environment that helps foster a dynamic, innovative and growing economy, and manages the fiscal, financial and related regulatory affairs of the province.
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Helping children, youth, adults and all newcomers access services, supports and opportunities in their communities.