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I did everything myself too, so no labour charges to write off for me either.

I wonder if the gov. will do this again? I still have lots to do around the house. Like hardwood floors, new windows, exterior paint, baseboards and window trim through out the entire house. Oh ya, and new kitchen cabinets.

Oh boy! Don't get me started.

Wifey mentioned that it might be nice to knock out the wall between the kitchen/living room for an open-concept feel.

Sounded easy enough, so I agreed.

The wall is now gone, which triggered the following;

- Since there is carpet in LR and lino in kitchen, we need new floors. New hardwood for the entire main floor.
- No wall = no place for the couch, unless we put it where the TV currently is.
- New flatscreen for above the fireplace (HD Box too).
- Must update the 70's fireplace.
- New built-in cabinets on either side of new fireplace.
- Continue hardwood down the stairs so we must update the front landing.
- Front landing will be new, should replace the entry door.
- Front entry door is new, we may as well replace the kitchen door as well.
- Scrape popcorn from ceiling.
- Replace florescent lighting with task lighting in kitchen.
- Big island in middle of kitchen but cabinetry won't match.
- New kitchen cabinets with granite counter tops but now everything is new - except the appliances.
- You guessed it - new appliances.

I am into this for about $16,000 so far but about $25 - $35K to go.

Pray for me. :sad:

well if we want to go in what the totals are.. over $350, 000...most of my 'renos' were to a new house.... this year is finish the rest of the basement (bathroom & 2 bedrooms to finish) landscaping & the rest of the fence to go.

If we are going to be here for another couple years, change to hardwoon floors, quartz counter tops & redo the ensuite show to custom tiled/glass...

LOL that would be good for another $30,000

what is the maximum amount?

we're in for $10K+ new kitchen incl a sweet new fridge and dishwasher

I think just over 9K is the max

I just heard $10 000 is the max you can claim, to which you will receive up to a maximum of $1350 credit to your taxes.

yes $10,000 is the max but the first $1000 is not worth any credit
So (10,000 - 1000 = 9000) then (9000 x 15% = 1350 in credits)
has anybody filled for it yet?

Lets see new flooring in 3 bedrooms and hallways, new trim for entire area as well new counter tops in kitchen, two ren'd bathrooms, rebuilt deck, oh and A FOR SALE SIGN ON THE FRONT LAWN in 2 weeks:twised:. glutton for punishment i believe is the title I deserve .

We had to pay a $17000 "special assesment" on our townhouse last year. Does anybody know if I can claim this for the home reno tax credit? Thanks!

should have maxed them out but did not have the money too..


stuipid being laid off all summer