Federal rebate
$10,000 or $2,000? The official income thresholds
| Household | Rebate |
|---|---|
| At or below the median after-tax income for your province and household size | Up to $10,000 |
| Above it | $2,000 |
The calculation
- Open your 2025 tax return (notice of assessment helps).
- Line 23600 (net income) minus line 43500 (total tax payable).
- If you have a spouse or common-law partner, do the same for them and add the two.
- Compare the total with the table below. The higher rebate needs income equal to or less than the figure.
Thresholds (2025 dollars, outside Quebec)
| Province or territory | 1 person | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $36,434 | $76,704 | $109,064 | $136,629 | $142,622 |
| Prince Edward Island | $38,831 | $80,899 | $103,071 | $124,644 | $134,232 |
| Nova Scotia | $38,831 | $80,300 | $103,071 | $125,843 | $131,835 |
| New Brunswick | $38,352 | $78,502 | $104,270 | $127,041 | $131,835 |
| Ontario | $46,981 | $92,884 | $119,850 | $146,217 | $158,202 |
| Manitoba | $43,146 | $85,693 | $106,667 | $125,843 | $128,240 |
| Saskatchewan | $45,543 | $92,884 | $112,659 | $134,232 | $133,034 |
| Alberta | $50,816 | $99,476 | $123,446 | $145,019 | $152,210 |
| British Columbia | $46,981 | $92,884 | $119,850 | $145,019 | $170,187 |
| Nunavut | $82,697 | $128,240 | $128,240 | $137,828 | $146,217 |
| Northwest Territories | $71,431 | $135,431 | $160,599 | $186,966 | $188,165 |
| Yukon | $56,090 | $115,056 | $145,019 | $170,187 | $191,760 |
Source: Statistics Canada 2021 median after-tax household income, adjusted for inflation, as published on Canada.ca. Note: the official table shows Saskatchewan's 5+ person figure ($133,034) lower than its 4-person figure ($134,232), and Nunavut's 2- and 3-person figures equal. We reproduce them exactly as published.
Who counts in the household?
The page explains how to add spouse or partner income, but doesn't define household size, for example adult children. Unverified until the government clarifies.
Stack with your province
Provincial programmes may have their own income tests. See your province hub.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate after-tax household income?
From your 2025 tax return, take line 23600 (net income) and subtract line 43500 (total tax payable). Do the same for a spouse or common-law partner and add them together.
How is income verified?
When you apply for the higher amount, you provide your SIN and it is securely sent to the CRA to verify household income.
Will I get the full $10,000?
Not necessarily. It's 'up to' $10,000, and the government says actual amounts depend on income and the cost of the equipment installed.
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