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Graduate Tax Credit
The Nova Scotia Graduate Tax Credit is available to anyone living and working in Nova Scotia who graduated from an eligible post-secondary program on or after January 1, 2006. This credit could reduce your Nova Scotia income taxes by $1,000 in 2006 and 2007 and by $2,000 in 2008 and later years.
What's New
2008 Increasement
Posted: 05-06-2009
Starting in 2008, the value of the Graduate Tax Credit will be increased from $1,000 to $2,000.
Graduate Tax Credit directly on Income Tax Return
Posted: 05-06-2009
Starting with the 2007 tax year, Nova Scotia graduates can apply for the Graduate Tax Credit directly on their Income Tax Return. Provincial certificates are no longer necessary. Just attach a copy of your diploma to your paper return or, if you are filing electronically keep all your documents in case the Canada Revenue Agency asks to see them.