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Everything You Need to Know About the T2202 Tax Form: Tuition & Enrolment Certificate
Mark Virgil Lofranco • 5 October 2024
What is the T2202 Tax Form?
The T2202 – Tuition and Enrolment Certificate is a tax form used in Canada to certify a student's eligibility for the tuition tax credit. It replaces the T2202A and TL11B forms starting in 2019. This form indicates the maximum amount you can claim for tuition, education, and textbook credits on your income tax return. In Québec, students receive a Relevé 8 or RL-8 slip instead.
Key Points:
- Federal Tuition Tax Credit: This non-refundable tax credit reduces your tax payable and is entered on Line 32300 of your tax return. Note that federal education and textbook credits were eliminated in 2017. You can carry forward unused credits or transfer up to $5,000 to a family member if you have no tax payable.
- Eligibility: The T2202 is for all students who paid tuition fees for qualifying courses. It certifies your eligibility for tuition, education, and textbook amounts.
- Designated Educational Institution: This includes Canadian universities, colleges, and institutions certified by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada for occupational skill courses. It also includes U.S. institutions if the student is enrolled for at least 13 consecutive weeks in a bachelor-level course or higher.
- Qualifying Educational Program: Must last at least three consecutive weeks with a minimum of 10 hours of instruction or work per week (excluding study time).
- Eligible Tuition Fees: Fees paid to obtain or improve skills in an occupation. These are shown in Box 23 of the T2202 slip. To qualify, fees must exceed $100.
- Flight Training: Previously reported on the TL11B form, flight training fees are now included on the T2202 slip in Box 12.
- Enrolment Months: The number of months you were enrolled is listed in Box 21 (Part Time) and Box 22 (Full Time).
- Submission: You do not need to submit the T2202 with your income tax return but should keep it in case the CRA requests it. Include it if transferring or carrying forward amounts, and keep your Schedule 11 tax form for possible CRA requests. Carry forward balances will be reported on your Notice of Assessment (NOA) and MyCRA online account.
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