{"id":1319,"date":"2025-12-21T20:59:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T20:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canada.truenorthtaxes.ca\/?p=1319"},"modified":"2026-10-12T19:12:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T19:12:40","slug":"line-15000-tax-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truenorthbenefits.ca\/taxes\/line-15000-tax-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Line 15000 Tax Return"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n:root {\n    --primary-color: #4F46E5;\n    --secondary-color: #10B981;\n    --text-dark: #1F2937;\n    --text-light: #6B7280;\n    --bg-light: #F9FAFB;\n    --border-color: #E5E7EB;\n    --success-color: #059669;\n    --warning-color: #F59E0B;\n}\n\n.vftc-wrapper {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;\n    max-width: 1200px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 20px;\n    color: var(--text-dark);\n}\n\n.vftc-hero {\n    text-align: center;\n    padding: 40px 20px;\n    background: 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0.3s;\n}\n\n.vftc-cta-button:hover {\n    transform: translateY(-2px);\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .vftc-hero h1 {\n        font-size: 1.8em;\n    }\n    \n    .vftc-content {\n        padding: 24px;\n    }\n    \n    .vftc-features-grid {\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"vftc-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"vftc-hero\">\n        <h1>Line 15000 Tax Return Canada 2026<\/h1>\n        <p>Everything you need to know about reporting your total income \u2014 from T4 slips to investment earnings<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"vftc-content\">\n        <p>So you&#8217;re filling out your T1 General tax return, and you hit Line 15000. You might be thinking, &#8220;Okay, what exactly goes here, and why does it matter?&#8221; Here&#8217;s the deal \u2014 this single line is basically the CRA&#8217;s way of asking, &#8220;What did you actually earn this year?&#8221; And yeah, it&#8217;s not just your salary from that T4 slip your employer sent you. It&#8217;s everything, eh?<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-highlight-box\">\n            <h3>\u2713 Quick Answer<\/h3>\n            <p><strong>Line 15000 on your Canadian tax return represents your total income (gross income) before any deductions.<\/strong> This was formerly called Line 150 before the CRA renumbered everything. It includes employment income, self-employment earnings, pension income, investment returns, rental income, and other taxable sources \u2014 basically, all the money you made in the tax year before subtracting things like RRSP contributions or childcare expenses.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2>\n            <div class=\"vftc-icon\">\n                <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M9 7h6m0 10v-3m-3 3h.01M9 17h.01M9 14h.01M12 14h.01M15 11h.01M12 11h.01M9 11h.01M7 21h10a2 2 0 002-2V5a2 2 0 00-2-2H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v14a2 2 0 002 2z\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            What Actually Goes on Line 15000?\n        <\/h2>\n        \n        <p>Think of Line 15000 as the grand total of every dollar that flowed into your bank account (or should have) during the tax year. The CRA wants to see your <strong>total income for tax purposes<\/strong> \u2014 the full picture before you start claiming deductions. This isn&#8217;t what you&#8217;ll actually pay tax on (that comes later), but it&#8217;s the foundation of your entire return.<\/p>\n\n        <p>Here&#8217;s what gets included: your employment income from box 14 on your <a href=\"https:\/\/truenorthbenefits.ca\/taxes\/t4-slip-canada\/\" style=\"color: var(--primary-color); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\">T4 slip<\/a>, self-employment profits, CPP and OAS benefits, investment income like dividends and interest, rental property earnings, RRSP withdrawals, and even those random side hustles you picked up during the year. If you earned it and the CRA considers it taxable, it goes here.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-features-grid\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-feature-card\">\n                <div class=\"vftc-feature-icon\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M21 13.255A23.931 23.931 0 0112 15c-3.183 0-6.22-.62-9-1.745M16 6V4a2 2 0 00-2-2h-4a2 2 0 00-2 2v2m4 6h.01M5 20h14a2 2 0 002-2V8a2 2 0 00-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v10a2 2 0 002 2z\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4>Employment Income<\/h4>\n                <p>Line 10100 captures salary, wages, bonuses, tips, and commissions from your T4 Statement of Remuneration Paid<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"vftc-feature-card\">\n                <div class=\"vftc-feature-icon\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 21V5a2 2 0 00-2-2H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v16m14 0h2m-2 0h-5m-9 0H3m2 0h5M9 7h1m-1 4h1m4-4h1m-1 4h1m-5 10v-5a1 1 0 011-1h2a1 1 0 011 1v5m-4 0h4\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4>Business &#038; Self-Employment<\/h4>\n                <p>Net income from running your own business, freelancing, or commission-based work after legitimate expenses<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"vftc-feature-card\">\n                <div class=\"vftc-feature-icon\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8c-1.657 0-3 .895-3 2s1.343 2 3 2 3 .895 3 2-1.343 2-3 2m0-8c1.11 0 2.08.402 2.599 1M12 8V7m0 1v8m0 0v1m0-1c-1.11 0-2.08-.402-2.599-1M21 12a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4>Investment Income<\/h4>\n                <p>Interest, eligible and other-than-eligible dividends, capital gains, and foreign investment income<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"vftc-feature-card\">\n                <div class=\"vftc-feature-icon\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M3 12l2-2m0 0l7-7 7 7M5 10v10a1 1 0 001 1h3m10-11l2 2m-2-2v10a1 1 0 01-1 1h-3m-6 0a1 1 0 001-1v-4a1 1 0 011-1h2a1 1 0 011 1v4a1 1 0 001 1m-6 0h6\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4>Rental Income<\/h4>\n                <p>Gross rental payments from residential or commercial properties before eligible expense deductions<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"vftc-feature-card\">\n                <div class=\"vftc-feature-icon\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v13m0-13V6a2 2 0 112 2h-2zm0 0V5.5A2.5 2.5 0 109.5 8H12zm-7 4h14M5 12a2 2 0 110-4h14a2 2 0 110 4M5 12v7a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2v-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4>Pension Income<\/h4>\n                <p>CPP, OAS, private pensions, RRSP withdrawals, and annuity payments from Line 11500 and related lines<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"vftc-feature-card\">\n                <div class=\"vftc-feature-icon\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M9 12h6m-6 4h6m2 5H7a2 2 0 01-2-2V5a2 2 0 012-2h5.586a1 1 0 01.707.293l5.414 5.414a1 1 0 01.293.707V19a2 2 0 01-2 2z\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <h4>Other Income<\/h4>\n                <p>Scholarships, CERB\/EI benefits, taxable support payments, and social assistance from various T-slips<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2>\n            <div class=\"vftc-icon\">\n                <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M9 7h6m0 10v-3m-3 3h.01M9 17h.01M9 14h.01M12 14h.01M15 11h.01M12 11h.01M9 11h.01M7 21h10a2 2 0 002-2V5a2 2 0 00-2-2H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v14a2 2 0 002 2z\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            How Line 15000 Actually Works in Practice\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>Let&#8217;s say you worked a regular job earning $50,000 (that&#8217;s Line 10100 from your T4), picked up $8,000 in freelance work on the side, earned $1,500 in dividend income from your TFSA-maxed investments, and collected $2,000 in rental income from that basement suite you&#8217;ve been renting out. Your Line 15000 total income? <strong>$61,500<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n        <p>But here&#8217;s what trips people up: this isn&#8217;t your taxable income yet. That $61,500 is just the starting point. From there, you&#8217;ll subtract eligible deductions like <a href=\"https:\/\/truenorthbenefits.ca\/taxes\/rrsp-contributions-taxes\/\" style=\"color: var(--primary-color); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\">RRSP contributions<\/a>, union dues, childcare expenses, and moving costs to arrive at your net income (Line 23600). Then you apply even more deductions to get your taxable income (Line 26000), which is what the CRA actually uses to calculate how much tax you owe.<\/p>\n\n        <h2>\n            <div class=\"vftc-icon\">\n                <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 9v2m0 4h.01m-6.938 4h13.856c1.54 0 2.502-1.667 1.732-2.5L13.732 4c-.77-.833-1.964-.833-2.732 0L3.732 16.5c-.77.833.192 2.5 1.732 2.5z\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            Common Mistakes That&#8217;ll Cost You\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>The biggest mistake? Forgetting to include all your income sources. That side gig driving for Uber? It counts. Those $300 in interest from your savings account? Yep, that too. The CRA receives copies of all your T-slips directly from employers, banks, and investment firms, so they already know what you earned. If your Line 15000 doesn&#8217;t match their records, you&#8217;re looking at potential penalties and interest on unpaid taxes.<\/p>\n\n        <ul class=\"vftc-list\">\n            <li><strong>Omitting small income streams:<\/strong> Freelance work, casual labor, tips, and cryptocurrency gains all need to be reported<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Reporting net instead of gross:<\/strong> Line 15000 wants your gross employment income before deductions, not your take-home pay<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Forgetting foreign income:<\/strong> Income earned outside Canada must be reported due to worldwide income rules and tax treaties<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Missing T-slips:<\/strong> Always wait until late February to ensure all employers and institutions have sent their slips<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Confusing gross and net rental income:<\/strong> Report your gross rental receipts on Line 15000, not after expenses<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-cta-box\">\n            <h3>Not Sure What You&#8217;ll Owe This Year?<\/h3>\n            <p>Calculate your 2026 taxes based on your total income and see your estimated refund or balance owing<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/truenorthbenefits.ca\/taxes\/income-tax-calculator\/\" class=\"vftc-cta-button\">Try Our Tax Calculator<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2>\n            <div class=\"vftc-icon\">\n                <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M13 16h-1v-4h-1m1-4h.01M21 12a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            Why Line 15000 Matters Beyond Your Tax Bill\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>Your total income isn&#8217;t just about calculating what you owe the CRA. Financial institutions pull this number when you apply for mortgages, car loans, or lines of credit. Family courts reference it when determining child support or spousal support payments. Government benefit programs like the Canada Child Benefit, GST\/HST credit, and provincial assistance all use your Line 15000 as a baseline for eligibility and payment amounts.<\/p>\n\n        <p>That&#8217;s why accuracy matters, eh? Underreporting your income might seem tempting to reduce your tax bill, but it can backfire spectacularly when you need to prove your earning power for a mortgage application or when the CRA inevitably catches the discrepancy during their cross-checks.<\/p>\n\n        <h2>\n            <div class=\"vftc-icon\">\n                <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2m-3 7h3m-3 4h3m-6-4h.01M9 16h.01\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            Where to Find Line 15000 Information\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p>Need to reference your previous year&#8217;s total income? You&#8217;ve got several options. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/truenorthbenefits.ca\/taxes\/notice-of-assessment\/\" style=\"color: var(--primary-color); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\">Notice of Assessment<\/a> from the CRA shows your Line 15000 total on the summary page. Log into CRA My Account and navigate to &#8220;Tax Returns&#8221; to view your filed returns. Or check the T1 General tax return copy you (hopefully) saved after filing last year.<\/p>\n\n        <p>Fun fact: the CRA asks for your Line 15000 amount when you&#8217;re setting up or recovering access to your CRA My Account. It&#8217;s one of those identity verification questions they use to confirm you are who you say you are. So yeah, keep that number handy \u2014 you&#8217;ll need it more often than you think.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"vftc-faq-section\">\n        <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                What&#8217;s the difference between Line 15000 and my taxable income?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                Line 15000 represents your total income before any deductions \u2014 it&#8217;s your gross earnings from all sources. Your taxable income (Line 26000) is what you actually pay tax on, which is your total income minus eligible deductions like RRSP contributions, union dues, and childcare expenses, plus any additional adjustments. Think of Line 15000 as the starting point, not the finish line.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                Do I need to report income under $500 on Line 15000?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                Yes, absolutely. All taxable income must be reported regardless of the amount. The CRA has a specific penalty for failing to report $500 or more of income, but technically you&#8217;re required to report everything. Small amounts like bank interest or occasional freelance payments all count toward your total income.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                Where is Line 15000 on my T4 slip?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                Line 15000 isn&#8217;t on your T4 slip \u2014 it&#8217;s on your T1 General tax return. Your T4 shows your employment income in box 14, which you then report on Line 10100 of your tax return. Line 15000 is the sum of all your income lines (10100 through 14700), combining employment, business, investment, pension, and other income sources.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                Can I use Line 15000 to calculate my tax bracket?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                Not directly. Your tax bracket is determined by your taxable income (Line 26000), not your total income. However, Line 15000 gives you a rough ballpark estimate. For accurate bracket calculations, you need to subtract all eligible deductions to arrive at your taxable income. Check the current federal and provincial tax brackets to see where you land.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                What happens if I forget to include income on Line 15000?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                The CRA will eventually catch it during their cross-checking process, since they receive copies of all your T-slips directly. You&#8217;ll receive a reassessment notice demanding the unpaid taxes plus interest. If you repeatedly fail to report income, penalties increase significantly. If you catch the mistake yourself, file an amendment immediately to minimize interest charges.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                Do lottery winnings or gifts go on Line 15000?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                No. Lottery winnings, most gifts, and inheritances are non-taxable in Canada and don&#8217;t get reported on Line 15000. However, if you win a prize related to employment or business activities, or if a gift generates investment income, those situations might have tax implications. When in doubt, consult the CRA&#8217;s guidelines on taxable vs. non-taxable income.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                How do I report self-employment income on Line 15000?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                You&#8217;ll first calculate your net self-employment income using Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities), which lets you subtract eligible business expenses from your gross revenue. The resulting net income then gets reported on your T1 General return and flows into Line 15000. Keep detailed records of all business income and expenses throughout the year.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                Is CERB or EI included in Line 15000?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                Yes, both CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit) and regular EI (Employment Insurance) benefits are taxable income and must be included on Line 15000. You&#8217;ll receive a T4E slip showing these amounts. The government didn&#8217;t withhold tax from CERB payments, so many recipients owed money when filing their returns.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                Can tax software automatically calculate my Line 15000?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                Absolutely. CRA-certified tax software automatically adds up all your income lines to calculate Line 15000 for you. If you use the Auto-fill My Return feature, the software can even pull your T-slip information directly from the CRA&#8217;s database, making the process even easier. You just need to verify the amounts are accurate and add any income that wasn&#8217;t reported on slips.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"vftc-faq-item\">\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-question\">\n                What&#8217;s the relationship between Line 15000 and government benefits?\n                <div class=\"vftc-faq-toggle\">\n                    <svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vftc-faq-answer\">\n                Many federal and provincial benefits use your Line 15000 total income (or more commonly, your net income from Line 23600) to determine eligibility and payment amounts. 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